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Avoid areas of heavy smoke near fireworks activities and displays

• 6/29/2017 1:51:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Whether attending a spectacular Fourth of July celebration or a picnic with backyard fireworks, the aftermath of drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some. If the air is stagnant, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to unhealthy levels. 

DNR encourages safe storage, disposal of fireworks at home

• 6/29/2017 1:50:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Iowans using fireworks at home this summer should take precautions to make sure they are stored and disposed of properly, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

Iowa DNR law enforcement conducting special boating while intoxicated enforcement project

• 6/29/2017 10:50:00 AM
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Iowa DNR law enforcement officers will be focusing on keeping boaters safe by cracking down on boating under the influence. The DNR will be conducting heightened awareness and enforcement of boating under the influence laws as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign in hopes to decrease the number of crashes and deaths.

DNR advises caution for paddlers, boaters on Iowa’s rivers this weekend

• 6/28/2017 3:38:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The approaching Fourth of July weekend usually sees thousands of paddlers hitting Iowa’s waters.  With heavy rains in the forecast, the DNR is advising paddlers and boaters to carefully watch water levels and increased traffic.

Iowans creating connections with creeks with signs

• 6/28/2017 2:39:00 PM
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Thousands of motorists drive over Iowa’s waterways, big and small, each day. But unless it’s a major river, most people are crossing these streams unaware of what’s below. 

Boone man killed in ATV crash at park

• 6/28/2017 10:39:00 AM
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FORT DODGE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Park Bureau is investigating a death at an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) park in north central Iowa.

Mountain lion killed Tuesday in Ida County

• 6/27/2017 1:03:00 PM
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Today, officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County. 

Iowa fisheries biologist recognized for excellence in fish management techniques

• 6/27/2017 1:02:00 PM
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Iowa fisheries management biologist Mark Flammang was recognized as the Fisheries Biologist of the Year by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) at their annual meeting, June 26 in Ashland, Nebraska.

Lake Sugema Wildlife Area offers year round recreation

• 6/27/2017 12:59:00 PM
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Van Buren County historian Ralph Arnold is the person responsible for naming Lake Sugema and in a twist of mystery, he refused to say what the name meant. Only upon his death in 2002 did a letter show up in the local newspaper, the Van Buren County Register, ending the mystery – according to Arnold, Sugema is a Native American word for Mosquito.

Now available: Iowa deer hunting draw results

• 6/26/2017 8:34:00 AM
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Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing "View Application Status." 

Osprey: fishing perfection in feathers

• 6/23/2017 2:30:00 PM
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From a hundred feet in the air, a hovering angler folds its wings, silently slipping downward like lightning from the sky, careening until a four-foot portion of the lake thunders into plumes of diamondized water droplets.

Flathead catfish: Iowa's Dracula of the Deep

• 6/22/2017 3:24:00 PM
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They are the aquatic version of Count Dracula, quietly resting in the same dark, hidden location by day, and prowling for living prey by night. And like a vampire, they are legendary for both their great physical strength and ability to achieve a ripe old age.

DNR enforcement actions

• 6/22/2017 12:05:00 PM
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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.

Meeting to discuss Lake Rathbun water quality improvement plan

• 6/22/2017 12:03:00 PM
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CHARITON – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Lake Rathbun in south-central Iowa can attend a meeting July 6. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion. 

Avoid areas of heavy smoke near fireworks activities and displays

• 6/22/2017 12:02:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Whether attending a spectacular Fourth of July celebration or a picnic with backyard fireworks, the aftermath of drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some. If the air is stagnant, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to unhealthy levels. 

DNR encourages safe storage, disposal of fireworks at home

• 6/22/2017 12:01:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Iowans using fireworks at home this summer should take precautions to make sure they are stored and disposed of properly, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

DNR investigates spilled milk in Adair County tanker accident

• 6/20/2017 2:44:00 PM
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FONTANELLE – An accident with a tanker hauling milk east of Fontanelle Sunday evening caused a spill to reach the Middle Nodaway River.

Mount Vernon archer scores first perfect round in national 3D target competition

• 6/20/2017 1:02:00 PM
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Iowa’s Logan Kelly has become the first archer to shoot a perfect score in 3D competition when he shot a 300 on June 17 at the International Bowhunters Organization Midwest Invitational National Archery in the Schools Program 3D Challenge tournament, in Bloomington, Ind.

Iowa’s state parks have campsites, lodges and shelters available for Fourth of July weekend

• 6/20/2017 12:59:00 PM
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Iowa’s state parks are gearing up to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts for the Fourth of July weekend.

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

• 6/20/2017 12:58:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.

New fish structure maps added to DNR website

• 6/20/2017 12:57:00 PM
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Sixty new maps with fish structure locations for lakes across the state have been added to the DNR website.

Swearngin sworn in as new Chief of DNR Law Enforcement Bureau

• 6/15/2017 11:12:00 AM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Today, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau named Jeff Swearngin as the new Chief to lead the bureau.

Oyens Shooting Range to close for annual work day

• 6/15/2017 8:18:00 AM
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The Oyens Shooting Range will be closed June 16 and 17 for the 4th annual Tri-State Public Range Association work day. This year, the Tri-State Public Range Association is raising money to install a new target stand system at the range.   

Plant.Grow.Fly. to Plant Butterfly Garden on Iowa Capitol Complex Friday

• 6/15/2017 8:10:00 AM
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DES MOINES, Iowa - Blank Park Zoo’s Plant.Grow.Fly. and several partners are building a pollinator garden at the Iowa State Capitol on June 16.

Take dad fishing this Father’s Day

• 6/13/2017 12:45:00 PM
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Give dad something he will always treasure this Father’s Day – quality time together. Take dad fishing and create memories that you can relive every time you’re together.

New cabin opens at Stone State Park

• 6/13/2017 12:44:00 PM
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A new camping cabin is available for rent at Stone State Park in Sioux City.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. 

Red Dye Study will examine water flow through auxiliary Lock 14 near the Quad Cities

• 6/13/2017 12:43:00 PM
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U.S. Geological Survey scientists will inject a harmless, bright red fluorescent dye into the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 on the Mississippi River near Pleasant Valley, Iowa, June 13, weather permitting. If needed, a backup date is scheduled for June 27.  

Revised Modeling Guidance Available for Use

• 6/8/2017 1:53:00 PM
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The DNR has updated various modeling guidance documents to incorporate the latest changes to federal modeling requirements.  The updates were reviewed with stakeholders at the May 25, 2017, AQ Client Contact meeting.  The guidance updates were also posted for a two week informal comment period that ended on June 7.  No comments were received so the documents were finalized as drafted.

Citizens report Casey Lake fish kill

• 6/8/2017 1:51:00 PM
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TAMA COUNTY — A fish kill of more than 1,000 small black crappies at Casey Lake in Hickory Hills Park appears to be from natural spawning stress. 

Upper Cedar River cleanup expedition set to launch in July

• 6/8/2017 1:50:00 PM
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CHARLES CITY – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 55 miles of the upper Cedar River from the Iowa-Minnesota border to Nashua from July 10 to 14 as part of Project AWARE. Early registration ends June 16.

Air, land and water quality contracts on June EPC agenda

• 6/8/2017 1:49:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Contracts for water and land quality monitoring, watershed protection, air quality protection and manure applicator training dominate the June 20 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commission. 

Water Summary Update shows normal conditions continue into June

• 6/8/2017 1:48:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Average rainfall and streamflow have prevailed across most of Iowa and groundwater conditions rated normal as well, leaving conditions generally good statewide. 

DNR enforcement actions

• 6/8/2017 1:47:00 PM
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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.

Glamping: Decoration and Recreation Gone Wild

• 6/8/2017 11:19:00 AM
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Glamping is a marriage between the words “glamour” and “camping.” Original glampers coveted the escapism of camping with the amenities and comforts of home. It has since become a popular term among women who turn vintage campers into personalized, stylized retreats.

2017 Iowa Fishing Forecast: #MissionFishin

• 6/6/2017 4:03:00 PM
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We released a record 156 million fish last year, renovated a gob of lakes, increased fish habitat, added angler access and improved water quality. Now it’s your turn to help.

Two men charged with felony for theft of trees

• 6/6/2017 3:44:00 PM
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PISGAH, Iowa -- On May 25, 2017, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau charged two men with cutting down and selling Walnut trees from a state-owned park.

Drive with caution – does are on the move

• 6/6/2017 11:38:00 AM
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Early June is the second busiest month in Iowa behind the November rut for deer-vehicle collisions, as does are moving to more secluded areas prior to giving birth.

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Geode State Park

• 6/6/2017 11:36:00 AM
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DANVILLE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Geode State Park in Henry County starting June 6, to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this summer.

State park cabins available for the upcoming weekend

• 6/6/2017 11:35:00 AM
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The following state parks have one or more cabins available to rent for this coming weekend:

Loess Hills Visitors Center renamed for longtime forester

• 6/6/2017 11:34:00 AM
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A dedication ceremony will be held at the Loess Hills State Forest Visitors’ Center this Thursday, June 8, 3-5 p.m. The center will be officially named the Brent S. Olson Memorial Visitor Center in recognition of Olson, forester for the area who died last December following a long battle with cancer.

Annual Lewis and Clark Festival this weekend

• 6/6/2017 11:32:00 AM
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Let the Lewis and Clark Festival take you back to a time of buckskinners and exploration at its 33rd annual celebration, June 9-11. The event is held at Lewis and Clark State Park outside of Onawa in western Iowa.

DNR Conservation Officers investigating fall at Mines of Spain

• 6/5/2017 7:26:00 AM
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DUBUQUE, Iowa -- On Saturday, June 3, 2017 around 3:40 pm, DNR law enforcement Conservation Officers were notified of a male subject that had fallen from a bluff at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

Nonresident Hunting Update

• 6/2/2017 1:07:00 PM
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Last chance: Iowa nonresident deer application closes Sunday The 2017 Iowa nonresident deer application period closes at midnight on Sunday, June 4. Applications and preference point purchases will not be accepted after that date and time.

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 near Toledo

• 6/2/2017 1:04:00 PM
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Toledo, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., June 8, in the Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Road, in Toledo.

DNR enforcement actions

• 6/2/2017 7:40:00 AM
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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.

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