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Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 3

The Iowa DNR will release rainbow trout in nine locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.

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December 17, 2024
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Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds

The Iowa DNR and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds since early 2022.

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December 16, 2024
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Revisions to Guideline on Air Quality Models (Appendix W) and AERMOD

On November 20, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updates to Appendix W and the AERMOD modeling system (version 24142).

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December 12, 2024
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Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 12/12/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa DNR will have their monthly business meeting Dec. 17. The meeting is virtual only.

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December 12, 2024
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Pre-register for MAC training by Dec. 27 for commercial applications

Beginning Jan. 9, 2025, commercial manure applicators can fulfill annual training for manure applicator certification (MAC) requirements at 73 locations in Iowa

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December 12, 2024
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County requirements for signup to evaluate animal confinement sites

Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt a construction evaluation resolution.

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December 12, 2024
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Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience

Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until January 10.

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December 11, 2024
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Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations

The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them.

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December 10, 2024
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2025 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10.

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December 10, 2024
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Funds available for spring 2025 tree plantings in communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa DNR for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

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December 10, 2024
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Ledges “State of the Park” Address to be held in Boone

Tens of thousands of campers, creek stompers, and other park patrons celebrated the centennial anniversary of Ledges State Park throughout 2024.

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December 10, 2024
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Fatalities reported in boat accident on Mississippi River in Bellevue

On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River.

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December 9, 2024
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Mississippi River boat accident victims identified

On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River.

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December 9, 2024
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Natural Resource Commission to Meet Dec. 12 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 12, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

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December 6, 2024
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A rainbow is on the horizon

Rainbow trout attract thousands of anglers to streams and community lakes where approximately 375,000 catchable-sized trout are stocked each year.

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December 6, 2024

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