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Archery
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Des Moines to host 18th annual state archery tournament, beginning Feb. 28

An estimated 2,200 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from Feb 28 to March 2.

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February 18, 2025
State Forest Nursery
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Add spring color to your yard with quality native Iowa seedlings

The Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Seedlings can be ordered through May 23.

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February 18, 2025
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Forestry
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Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

The Iowa DNR and Alliant Energy,is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

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February 18, 2025
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Forestry
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Trees start small and live big for your heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s time to get back to a big, healthy life with simple steps to improve your heart health.

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February 14, 2025
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News Release

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 2/18/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting February 19. The meetin

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February 13, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/13/2025

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

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February 13, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 02/13/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

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February 13, 2025
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Animal Feeding Operations
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Manure Applicator Certification (MAC) Renewals due by March 1

Certificates expire annually on March 1 for commercial manure applicators.

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February 13, 2025
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Animal Feeding Operations
News Release

Livestocks water quality conservation loans available

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) offers conservation loans to landowners for installing water quality practices via Linked Deposit loan programs.

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February 13, 2025
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Animal Feeding Operations
News Release

Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Manure management planners should note that the Iowa NRCS updated the Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index calculator in April of 2024.

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February 13, 2025
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Animal Feeding Operations
News Release

Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

Eighty five of Iowa's ninety nine counties adopted the livestock Master Matrix for the upcoming 12 months.

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February 13, 2025
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Hunting
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DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunt

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February 11, 2025
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News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall

Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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February 6, 2025
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly public meeting on Feb. 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines.

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February 6, 2025
News Release

Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Iowa DNR foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.

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February 4, 2025

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