Posts With Keyword ‘Iowa DNR’

SE Iowa Pheasant numbers will only recover with habitat change

Posted: Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Pheasant numbers are down in Iowa by almost 30% from last year, and 54% below the 10 year average which might affect hunting in Iowa this year.

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Two Accidents involving kids hunting brings up safety concerns

Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 6:25 am

Two accidents over the weekend, involving kids, one a 17 year old boy in Cone Marsh have brought up hunting safety concerns.

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31 Iowa Dams Have Deficiencies, Including One In Washington County With “Moderate” Risk

Posted: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 6:24 am


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In wake of July 24th’s Lake Delhi dam breach in northeast Iowa, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has identified 31 dams in the state with deficiencies, including one in Washington county.

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Southeast Iowa Landowners and Farmers Asked To Participate in Conservation Reserve Program

Posted: Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking southeast Iowa farmers to consider renting unused portions of their land to the Conservation Reserve Program.

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Fairfield Fish Kill Appears to be from Natural Causes

Posted: Friday, June 4th, 2010 at 7:01 am

A small fish kill in a Fairfield park appears to be from natural spawning stress.

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Fairfield Girl Killed in Boating Accident on Coralville Reservoir

Posted: Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 6:27 am


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The Iowa DNR says the incident happened just north of the Mehaffey Bridge at about 7:00 Sunday evening.

A 12 year old Fairfield girl died Sunday after a boating accident on the Coralville Reservoir.

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More Iowans are Fishing

Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am

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A growing number of Iowans are casting away their free time at fishing hotspots.

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DNR Releases Annual State of Environment Report

Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 am
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Today is Earthday. A day set aside to call attention to environmental issues. How is Mother Earth in Iowa?

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Manure Debate Centers on DNR Interpretation

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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Iowa lawmakers are considering legislation that would further clarify regulations imposed last year on applying manure to frozen farm ground.

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CWD Not Found in Iowa Deer

Posted: Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 6:22 am
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A disease affecting deer has some Iowans concerned this hunting season.

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