Natural Resource Commission to meet March 8 in Des Moines 3/2/2018 1:57:00 PM View Count 3063 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on March 8, in the fourth-floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC meeting scheduled for Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights 2/8/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3245 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on Environmental Management Systems grant awards, air quality rules, and contracts for watershed improvement projects.
DNR confirms Altoona location as site for Feb. 21 listening session on fall hunting and trapping regulations 2/6/2018 1:01:00 PM View Count 10208 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the Hy-Vee store in Altoona as the final location for the wildlife rules public meeting on February 21. The meeting provides a setting for the DNR to listen to the public’s thoughts on hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
DNR public meeting on construction projects postponed 1/22/2018 2:40:00 PM View Count 2925 Wahpeton, Iowa - A public meeting to discuss construction plans in the Gull Point State Park Complex originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 has been postponed until Thursday, January 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa Lakeside Lab Mahan Hall in Wahpeton.
Public meeting to highlight successes of 2017 and projects for 2018 at Ledges State Park 1/16/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3512 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources at Ledges State Park will host an annual public meeting on Thursday, January 18th at the Boone City Hall auditorium (923 8th Street; Boone, IA 50036) to discuss upcoming projects of 2018
EPC meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 in Des Moines 1/11/2018 3:57:00 PM View Count 2857 The Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 1 p.m., Jan. 17, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at the Wallace Building, 502 E. Ninth St. in Des Moines to discuss air and water quality rule proposals. A joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission at 10 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2N will precede the EPC’s regular meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14 in Des Moines 12/8/2017 10:32:00 AM View Count 3650 Des Moines - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC meeting scheduled for Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights 12/7/2017 3:46:00 PM View Count 3415 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and updates to rules.
Iowans invited to help DNR in setting water quality goals for streams, rivers 12/7/2017 3:45:00 PM View Count 3545 DES MOINES —The DNR wants to know Iowans’ thoughts on improving the state’s water quality goals as the DNR conducts its every-three-years review of water quality standards. Iowans can attend one of three meetings across the state.
Public meeting to discuss bird conservation area near Ottumwa 11/21/2017 11:43:00 AM View Count 3646 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss the proposed designation of the region including Soap Creek, Fox Hills and Eldon Wildlife areas, Stephens State Forest, Lake Wapello State Park and Pioneer Ridge Nature Area as a state Bird Conservation Area (BCA) during a public meeting on Dec. 7.
Environmental Protection Commission to tour manufacturing and wastewater sites prior to Nov. 21 meeting 11/9/2017 1:32:00 PM View Count 3720 MT. PLEASANT—Tours and training are planned for the Environmental Protection Commission’s November meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 9 in Des Moines 11/3/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3364 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Meeting to discuss Green Valley and Thayer Lake water quality improvement plans 10/26/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3360 CRESTON – Iowans interested in the results of DNR studies to improve water quality in Green Valley and Thayer lakes in Union County can attend a meeting Nov. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lakes to the meeting for discussion.
Public hearing to take comments on stormwater permitting for potential energy facility 10/19/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3563 ELKADER — The DNR will hold a public hearing Nov. 29 to take comments regarding a proposed stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Monona stormwater meeting canceled 10/10/2017 12:52:00 PM View Count 3132 MONONA — An Oct. 11 meeting to discuss a stormwater construction permit for a facility near Monona has been canceled.
EPC to tour golf course following October meeting in Altoona 10/5/2017 12:01:00 PM View Count 3243 ALTOONA--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Oct. 17 in Altoona to consider a contract and an air quality rule.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12 in Des Moines 10/5/2017 11:05:00 AM View Count 3252 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa DNR to host chronic wasting disease meetings Oct. 11 in Harpers Ferry and Waukon and Oct. 17 in Elkader 10/3/2017 1:33:00 PM View Count 4413 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled three meetings in northeast Iowa to discuss the results from the special scientific deer collection effort conducted during late January and February around Harpers Ferry and in the northern portion of Allamakee County. The collection effort was an important part of the Iowa DNR’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring.
Public meeting to discuss permitting for potential energy facility 9/28/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 3356 MONONA — The DNR will hold a public meeting Oct. 11 to discuss a stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Iowa DNR to discuss chronic wasting disease September 25 and 26 in Monona and Harrison counties 9/19/2017 2:32:00 PM View Count 6627 Deer hunters in western Iowa take note – chronic wasting disease (CWD) has shown up on your doorstep. Five deer harvested in southeast Nebraska in 2016 have tested positive for CWD.
Public meeting to discuss Iowa Great Lakes curlyleaf pondweed management plans 9/19/2017 2:30:00 PM View Count 4340 SPIRIT LAKE - Recommendations to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at East Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar Lake will be presented at a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 28, at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts on the Spirit Lake High School campus.
Environmental Protection Commission to meet Monday in response to rulemaking petition 9/14/2017 11:09:00 AM View Count 3020 DES MOINES – In a departure from the normal date, the Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Room 103 of the Iowa State Capitol.
REAP assemblies scheduled in 18 communities 9/12/2017 3:01:00 PM View Count 3262 Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies will begin next month, giving all Iowans an opportunity to discuss what their vision is for Iowa’s outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.
Public Meeting to discuss Hickory Grove Lake improvement plan 8/29/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 3070 NEVADA –The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Story County Conservation Board (SCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12th, at the Oriole Shelter in Hickory Grove Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Hickory Grove Lake in Story County.
DNR holding public hearings on updates to wasteload allocation procedure document and E. coli water quality standards 8/3/2017 3:29:00 PM View Count 3038 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards.
Air and water quality on August EPC agenda 8/3/2017 3:25:00 PM View Count 2766 WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Commissioners will be asked to approve a plan to meet air quality goals, several contracts and two wastewater general permits at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
Public meeting to discuss Kent Park Lake improvement plan 7/18/2017 3:04:00 PM View Count 3733 OXFORD- The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 25, at the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Kent Park Lake, in Johnson County.
State environmental commission to focus on sustainability and solid waste at March 21 Ames meeting 3/9/2017 1:25:00 PM View Count 2889 AMES—The Environmental Protection Commission will hear from Iowa State University’s sustainability office, and then tour the Ames waste collection facility following the March 21 business meeting.
DNR to host hunting and trapping discussion across the state Wednesday evening 2/21/2017 12:55:00 PM View Count 4925 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 22 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
EPC to hold February meeting via teleconference 2/10/2017 3:44:00 PM View Count 3687 The Environmental Protection Commission will meet via conference call Feb. 21.
Natural Resource Commission to meet February 9 in Des Moines 2/1/2017 2:43:00 PM View Count 3375 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., February 9, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC to hold joint meeting with NRC in January 1/5/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3800 DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission will meet jointly with the Natural Resources Commission Jan. 18 in Des Moines before holding a separate business meeting.
Water quality contracts, rules and funding to dominate December Environmental Protection Commission meeting 12/8/2016 11:49:00 AM View Count 8355 Water and air quality rules will be up for commissioners’ approval at the Environmental Protection Commission’s Dec. 20 meeting in Des Moines.
State Preserves Advisory Board meets December 15 12/7/2016 10:31:00 AM View Count 3563 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., Dec. 15, in the second floor conference room in the DNR Water Supply office, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet December 8 via teleconference 12/1/2016 12:57:00 PM View Count 3641 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 8:30 a.m., December 8, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Meeting to discuss Eldred Sherwood Lake water quality improvement plan 9/29/2016 11:23:00 AM View Count 3741 KLEMME – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Eldred Sherwood Lake in Hancock County can attend a meeting Oct. 12. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Meeting Sept. 29 to discuss renewal of stormwater permits 9/15/2016 2:54:00 PM View Count 3608 DES MOINES — The DNR will hold a stakeholder meeting Sept. 29 in Des Moines to discuss proposed changes to three stormwater discharge permits.
Water quality tops Environmental Protection Commission’s September meeting 9/15/2016 2:50:00 PM View Count 7636 DES MOINES – Progress and achievements in water quality, and streamlining floodplain permits are on the Environmental Protection Commission’s Sept. 20 agenda.
Public Meeting to Discuss Central Park Lake's Improvement Plan 8/30/2016 1:52:00 PM View Count 3913 Center Junction – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Jones County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., September 13, at the Central Park Nature Center, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Central Park Lake, in Jones County.
Public Meeting to Discuss Silver Lake's Improvement Plan 8/23/2016 1:41:00 PM View Count 3766 MANSON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa State University and the Silver Lake Protective Association will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., August 29, at the Ayrshire Community Building in Ayrshire, to discuss plans for improving the water quality in Silver Lake in Palo Alto County.
Natural Resource Commission to meet August 11 in Des Moines 8/5/2016 1:02:00 PM View Count 3668 The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., on August 11, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet July 14 in Des Moines 7/11/2016 2:20:00 PM View Count 3726 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on July 14, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
State Preserves Advisory Board Meets July 7 6/28/2016 3:24:00 PM View Count 11821 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., July 7, at the Decorah City Hall, 400 Claiborne Drive, in Decorah. Prior to the business meeting, field trips are scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 6 at the Crossman and Hayden Prairie state preserves (start at Crossman Prairie) and 8 a.m. on July 7 at the Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve.
Public Meeting Scheduled for July 20 to Discuss Permit for Trail in Wahpeton 6/28/2016 3:22:00 PM View Count 3671 The public is invited to provide comments on a permit needed by the Dickinson County Trails Board to cross publicly-owned land and water under jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet June 9 in Webster County 6/6/2016 10:04:00 AM View Count 3531 OTHO, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., on June 9, at Center Lodge, in Dolliver Memorial state Park, 2757 Dolliver Park Ave., Otho.