Monona stormwater meeting canceled 10/10/2017 12:52:00 PM View Count 2864 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 3095 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 2927 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 4099 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 3078 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 6320 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 3945 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 2770 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 2974 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 2710 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 2732 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 2546 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 3392 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 2806 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 4648 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 3452 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 3127 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 3473 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 8065 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 3382 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 3222 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 3482 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 3342 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 7330 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 3463 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 3393 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 3295 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 3476 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 10215 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 3408 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 3239 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.
Contracts Abound on Environmental Commission's Meeting in Moravia 6/2/2016 11:12:00 AM View Count 4001 MORAVIA – Contracts for air, land and water quality dominate the June 21 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commission’s meeting at Honey Creek State Park Resort, 12633 Resort Drive in Moravia.
Agenda for May 12 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/6/2016 5:43:00 PM View Count 3027 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the DNR Air Quality Bureau conference rooms
Natural Resource Commission to Meet May 12 in Des Moines 5/6/2016 9:37:00 AM View Count 3379 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 12, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Public Meeting To Discuss Twin Lakes Improvement Plan 5/4/2016 3:23:00 PM View Count 3692 MANSON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa State University and the Twin Lakes Restoration Association will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., May 19, at the Twin Lakes Bible Camp, to discuss plans for improving the water quality in North and South Twin lakes in Calhoun County.
Public Meetings to Discuss New Wastewater Permits 4/21/2016 8:07:00 AM View Count 3795 DES MOINES – The DNR will hold two public stakeholder meetings in May to answer questions and collect public comments on two proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permits.
Public Meeting to Discuss Lake of the Hills Water Quality Improvement Plan 4/21/2016 8:05:00 AM View Count 3661 DAVENPORT – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Scott County’s Lake of the Hills can attend a meeting Thursday, May 5. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet April 14 in Des Moines 4/11/2016 6:11:00 AM View Count 3631 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on April 14, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Public Meeting To Discuss Permit Requirements for Mining and Processing Facilities 3/31/2016 6:36:00 AM View Count 3634 DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing April 7 in Des Moines on renewing a general permit for mining and processing facilities that discharge wastewater.
Public Invited to Talk About Clear Lake Access on Monday 3/10/2016 7:36:00 AM View Count 3681 CLEAR LAKE – The public is invited to provide input to improvements being made at a public access on Clear Lake’s south shore at Lekwa Marsh.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet March 10 Via Teleconference 3/7/2016 8:43:00 AM View Count 3556 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 9 a.m., on March 10, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
DNR Seeks Input on Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide In Muscatine 2/25/2016 8:18:00 AM View Count 4011 MUSCATINE – The public is invited to make comments on a plan that would bring air quality in Muscatine into compliance with federal standards for sulfur dioxide.
DNR to Hold Listening Session on Fall Hunting and Trapping Regulations 1/26/2016 7:14:00 AM View Count 5370 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet October 8 in Scott County 10/5/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 3489 PRINCETON, Iowa– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet 8:30 a.m., Oct. 8, at Princeton Boll’s Community Center, 428 River Drive, in Princeton.
Register Now for the Iowa Groundwater Association Conference 10/1/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 3803 IOWA CITY – Those interested in well safety and groundwater quality should plan to attend the Iowa Groundwater Association’s fall conference Oct. 22 at the Terry Trueblood Center, 4213 Sand Road SE in Iowa City, with local tours on Oct. 21.