Air Quality permits under review 3/11/2021 2:59:00 PM View Count 129 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR investigates complaints on livestock disposal in western Iowa 3/10/2021 4:11:00 PM View Count 823 NEOLA—In an investigation Monday, DNR staff found improper animal disposal and stockpiled paunch manure, along with manure runoff entering Keg Creek, in Pottawattamie County.
Invasive zebra mussels confirmed in aquarium product sold in Iowa 3/9/2021 12:53:00 PM View Count 803 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a popular aquarium product sold at some aquarium supply stores and pet stores in Iowa may contain zebra mussels, a highly invasive species that can cause severe damage to the food chain and infrastructure if released in lakes and rivers.
Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning 3/6/2021 1:35:00 PM View Count 341 Spirit Lake - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns within the selected wildlife complexes in Dickinson, Cherokee, and O’Brien counties between April 1 and May 20 to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, and maintain native plant communities.
Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on March 11 3/6/2021 1:21:00 PM View Count 324 DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference and online video at 8:30 a.m., on March 11.
Easter Lake watershed improvement efforts receive national recognition 3/4/2021 3:11:00 PM View Count 452 DES MOINES -- A project behind a major renovation effort to improve water quality in Easter Lake, located on Des Moines’ south side, has received national recognition.
Contracts up for Environmental Protection Commission’s approval 3/4/2021 3:10:00 PM View Count 203 DES MOINES—Contracts and awards are up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s approval at the March 16 business meeting.
Input sought on sustainable materials management 3/4/2021 3:08:00 PM View Count 313 DES MOINES--DNR is gathering input and comment on a vision to conserve natural resources and protect the environment throughout a product’s life. Known as sustainable materials management (SMM), this approach emphasizes waste prevention throughout the lifecycle of manufacturing and distributing products.
DNR enforcement actions 3/4/2021 3:07:00 PM View Count 311 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review 3/4/2021 3:06:00 PM View Count 167 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Ice conditions deteriorating across southern and central Iowa 3/2/2021 2:49:00 PM View Count 1564 After February’s dive into the deep freeze, winter is finally loosening its grip on Iowa and if the current forecast holds, it will soon feel more like late spring than late winter.
Iowa DNR provides seasons review and proposed rule changes video online, accepting public comments 3/2/2021 2:46:00 PM View Count 632 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted online the presentation portion of its Feb. 23 public meeting where staff reviewed the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, and proposed changes to the hunting regulations.
Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning 3/2/2021 11:02:00 AM View Count 302 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Clear Lake Wildlife Unit in Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright counties.
Air Quality permits under review 2/25/2021 11:21:00 AM View Count 222 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. DNR considers public comments befor...
DNR enforcement actions 2/25/2021 11:18:00 AM View Count 453 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions
Learn more on updated drought conditions 2/25/2021 11:15:00 AM View Count 295 DES MOINES—From nearly 20 below to record snow falls to 50-degree-February days, one thing is certain about Iowa’s weather: it’s unpredictable.
DNR to hold online public meeting for Supreme Beef LLC nutrient management plan 2/25/2021 11:11:00 AM View Count 305 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).
Time to Stop Pruning Oaks 2/24/2021 6:07:00 PM View Count 1658 This recent warm weather has given a taste of spring, which means it’s time to finish pruning oak trees for the year to prevent the spread of oak wilt.
It’s time for a midwinter boat checkup 2/24/2021 10:10:00 AM View Count 317 A midwinter visit to check on the boat − no matter if stored ashore in a backyard or a marina parking lot − is a wise thing to do. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning.
When selling Iowa timber, be sure to only use a bonded timber buyer 2/24/2021 10:08:00 AM View Count 335 Iowa is known as a state full of friendly people. There’s even a term for it – Iowa Nice. And while some business transactions with friendly people can take place with just a handshake, selling timber shouldn’t be among them.
Take time to clean and inspect lifejackets ahead of boating season 2/24/2021 10:07:00 AM View Count 668 Surprising as it may seem, February is not a busy boating month in Iowa. But it is a good time to clean and inspect important boating equipment – lifejackets – so its ready to go when the snow and ice finally disappear.
Habitat is critical for pheasants during long, hard winters 2/24/2021 10:06:00 AM View Count 790 Iowa’s run of mild winters is gone, buried under a head-high snowdrift and frozen from weeks of negative temperatures. This return to the extreme has some residents wanting to help the now highly visible pheasants and quail and calling the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about placing corn and other grains out for the birds to eat.
2021 winter has been tough on deer 2/24/2021 10:02:00 AM View Count 1414 For wildlife, surviving an average Iowa winter is challenging enough. When the winter includes consecutive days where temperatures don’t cross above zero and new snow arrives weekly, survival can become extremely difficult.
21 deer test positive for chronic wasting disease 2/24/2021 9:59:00 AM View Count 1951 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ 2020 surveillance of Iowa’s wild deer herd for the presence of chronic wasting disease has yielded 21 new positive deer, and has added two new counties to the list where positive deer have been found.
Manure Applicator Training Wraps Up Feb. 26 2/21/2021 11:38:00 AM View Count 166 Confinement site applicators have one week to take live training for their manure applicator certification.
MAC Renewals due by March 1 2/21/2021 11:37:00 AM View Count 136 Certificates expire annually on March 1 for commercial manure applicators. Confinement site certificates are viable for three years ending on Dec. 31, with a two-month grace period for renewals.
89 counties adopt livestock master matrix 2/18/2021 3:40:00 PM View Count 401 DES MOINES – Once again, 89 of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix.
DNR to hold online public meeting for Supreme Beef LLC nutrient management plan 2/18/2021 3:37:00 PM View Count 385 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).
DNR enforcement actions 2/18/2021 3:36:00 PM View Count 335 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review 2/18/2021 3:35:00 PM View Count 168 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Make the most of your winter hike 2/16/2021 4:01:00 PM View Count 707 Ready to get back on the trails once the cold snap lifts for some fresh air and excellent winter hiking in Iowa State Parks? Our park staff offers these tips to help you make the most of your snowy trek:
DNR enforcement actions 2/11/2021 11:28:00 AM View Count 545 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review 2/11/2021 11:18:00 AM View Count 252 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Walleye season closes Feb. 14 on Iowa Great Lakes 2/10/2021 6:52:00 AM View Count 492 SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 1. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/10/2021 6:49:00 AM View Count 670 DES MOINES – Permanent ice fishing shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Derecho damaged trees focus of proposed salvage timber sale at Walnut Woods State Park 2/10/2021 6:47:00 AM View Count 520 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual public meeting to outline a proposed salvage timber sale in Walnut Woods State Park on Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. The salvage timber sale involves trees damaged from the derecho winds in August 2020. Derecho winds damaged multiple trees within the park, which now pose a risk to park users. Each tree was evaluated according to the Iowa DNR tree risk assessment procedure.
DNR to hold meeting to review hunting and trapping seasons and possible rule changes online 2/10/2021 6:43:00 AM View Count 1264 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23, to review the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested and time allows.
Join for EASY Air “how-to” webinars in February 2/9/2021 11:24:00 AM View Count 269 Sign up now to learn how to use DNR’s Environmental Application System (EASY Air)—an easier online system to apply for construction and Title V operating permits.
Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on Feb. 11 2/5/2021 10:51:00 AM View Count 497 DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 8:30 a.m., on Feb. 11.
EPC to address water quality rule and project on Feb. 16 2/4/2021 11:45:00 AM View Count 326 DES MOINES—A water quality rule proposal and a contract are at the top of the Environmental Protection Commission’s agenda for their Feb. 16 video conference meeting.
Water Summary Update: January precipitation, temperatures higher than average 2/4/2021 11:44:00 AM View Count 345 DES MOINES — While January is usually the driest month of the year, last month saw above-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions 2/4/2021 11:42:00 AM View Count 435 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Title V Facilities' Air Emissions Reports due March 31 2/4/2021 10:24:00 AM View Count 253 Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit their emissions inventories for 2020 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Quality Bureau by March 31, 2021.
Learn to Hunt program opens registration for virtual turkey hunting courses 2/2/2021 1:25:00 PM View Count 4101 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a two-part virtual turkey hunting course to individuals who have little to no turkey hunting experience or would like to further improve their current skills.
Application process for Trees for Kids program now open 2/2/2021 1:24:00 PM View Count 1759 DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through Friday, March 5.