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Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30.

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January 31, 2023
Watershed Improvement
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Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks.

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January 26, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
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Number of donors to the Chickadee Check-off continues to decline

Last year, more than 6,200 Iowa taxpayers helped wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

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January 24, 2023
Blog
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5 more of Iowa's best winter hikes

We couldn’t stop at just six awesome winter hikes - here are five more Iowa State Parks that offer awesome winter experiences from hikes and beyond.

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January 23, 2023
Blog
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6 of Iowa's best winter hikes

Here are a few Iowa state parks that make bundling up worth it for the memories made, whether it's in your hiking boots or snowshoes, or maybe on skis!

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January 19, 2023
News Release

Groundwater Hazard Documentation rule changes effective Feb. 15

If you are in an industry using the groundwater hazard statement, circle Feb. 15 on your calendar. The statement will be changing on that date.

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January 19, 2023
Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/19/2023

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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January 19, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
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Early childhood online outdoor education training scheduled this spring

The Iowa DNR and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are offering an online training for the national award-winning Growing Up WILD activity guide.

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January 17, 2023
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Teaching outdoor skills courses scheduled this summer

The Iowa DNR is sponsoring four courses on how to teach outdoor skills for K–12 teachers, naturalists and other educators this summer.

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January 17, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
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Elk appearing on trail cameras in central and western Iowa

Elk seem to be visiting Iowa more frequently each fall, and thanks to social media, are now shared at the speed of downloads tens of thousands of people.

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January 10, 2023
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Recycling
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How to properly dispose of Christmas trees

If there are more pine needles on the floor than on the tree, it might be time to think about disposing of the Christmas tree.

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January 5, 2023
Water Monitoring
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Water summary update for 2022 - Third year in a row of drought

2022 ended on a good note, with December’s precipitation above normal.

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January 5, 2023
Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/5/2023

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

Display Date
January 5, 2023
Air Quality
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Air Electronic Submittal Requirements began on January 1

The requirement for electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emissions reporting began on Jan. 1, 2023.

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January 5, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas
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DNR to eliminate invasive rough fish at Nobles Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Nobles Lake with a low concentration of rotenone to eliminate rough fish.

Display Date
January 3, 2023

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