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DNR News > ecoNews Wire Archive 2003
ecoNews for December 31, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Help for manure applicators is just a click away ecoNews for December 18, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Prior celebrates 38-year state geology career with retirement open house Friday, Gasoline demand, prices decrease after holiday, January sign up for counties to evaluate animal confinement sites, Make-up tests for private manure applicators begin in January, Producer penalized for not having manure management plan, DNR Enforcement Actions ecoNews for December 11, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Peat fire near Mason City appears to be extinguished, Floating sludge on Mississippi River near Clinton appears to be naturally occurring, State renews effort to protect rural air quality near large animal feeding operations, Commercial manure applicator program to change, Plugged grease trap causes spill in Sioux City, EPC to consider appeal from Humboldt County ecoNews for December 4, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Setbacks for livestock confinements apply to all sizes, Burning chemically treated seed corn not advised, DNR Forestry Bureau offers holiday tree packages, Iowa and South Dakota begin water quality assessment on lower Big Sioux River ecoNews for November 20, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Participation at Iowa Water Summit at capacity, Gasoline prices drop slowly across the state, Watershed study identifies E. coli sources, DNR hosts public hearing on new rules for manure applicators, New animal confinement owners need original manure management plans, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for November 13, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Leaf burning concerns prompt state caution, Air quality and animal feeding operations on EPC agenda ecoNews for November 7, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Mercury found in drain of Davenport home, Toxic nature of mercury requires safe handling, Heavy rainfall causes Center Point bypass ecoNews for October 30, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public encouraged to attend Estherville, Fort Dodge regional water quality meetings, Public comments sought for state water quality assessment methodology, Many producers file manure management plans, Low stream levels may mean harsh winter for aquatic life, Upcoming conference to feature DNR speaker ecoNews for October 23, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Fort Dodge added to regional water quality meeting schedule, Approaching deadline for environmental awards, Daily air quality information available year-round, Applications sought for federal watershed funds ecoNews for October 17, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Correction on Emmetsburg/ Estherville regional water quality meeting, DNR calls on Iowans for regional water quality meetings, EPC to consider contracts, contested case, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for October 9, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public input requested at regional water quality meetings, Sanitary district quick to respond to bypass near Iowa Great Lakes, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for October 2, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR Enforcement Actions ecoNews for September 26, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public invited to regional water quality meetings, Public meetings to discuss proposed amendments to water quality standards, Beach advisory posted at Lake Geode; last week of posting beaches for the season ecoNews for September 19, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach advisory removed at Lake of Three Fires; Pine Lake and Geode to be re-sampled, Public invited to discuss beach bacteria levels at meetings, Two more fish kills reported to DNR this week ecoNews for September 12, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach advisory posted at Lake of Three Fires; No other advisories, EPC to consider state revolving funds; air quality petitions, Energy experts to address winter fuel concerns at forum in Des Moines, City of Des Moines avoids major wastewater bypass, Counties must adhere to timeline to review livestock permits with matrix, Third annual canoe and cleanup volunteer outing planned for Sept. 27 ecoNews for September 4, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR holds public hearing on concrete standards for manure storage, DNR encourages livestock producers to file manure management plans, Fire in Kossuth County leads to hog composting, Fish kill near Pocahontas kills more than 100,000 fish ecoNews for August 29, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach remains posted at George Wyth, but advisory removed at Rock Creek; Union Grove and Lake Anita to be re-sampled, Iowa pollution prevention program receives two national honors, DNR to focus on resource management at Clay County, Applications sought for Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards ecoNews for August 22, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach remains posted at George Wyth, but advisory removed at Rock Creek; Union Grove and Lake Anita to be re-sampled ecoNews for August 15, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach remains posted at George Wyth; advisory posted at Rock Creek, removed at Beeds Lake, EPC consideration of air quality petitions delayed, DNR increases emphasis for open feedlots, City of Wyoming to discharge wastewater, Old septic systems may need replacement to adhere to code ecoNews for August 8, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beaches remain posted at George Wyth and Beeds Lake, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for August 1, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beaches Posted at George Wyth and Beeds Lake; Re-Sampling to be Done at Pine Lakes, Lake Geode and Lacey-Keosauqua; Advisory Removed at Rock Creek Lake, Animal producers penalized when manure plans not submitted, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for July 25, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beaches remain posted at Beeds Lake and Rock Creek Lake; Advisory removed at Backbone Lake, DNR program reaches 100th septic system loan, DNR sleuthing for excessive livestock odors, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for July 18, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beaches remain posted at Beeds Lake, Backbone Lake and Rock Creek Lake, Iowa schools make huge cuts in bus emissions, DNR revises forms for turkey/chicken size requirements ecoNews for July 11, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beaches posted Beeds Lake, Backbone Lake and Rock Creek Lake; Re-testing being done at Marble Beach, DNR to begin routine beach testing at North Twin Lake and Lacey-Keosaquah next week, Confinement concrete standards and air quality on July 21 EPC agenda, Vacationing Iowans can avoid lung burn ecoNews for June 13, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Lake Geode still posted; Backbone Beach remains closed, Storm Lake bacteria levels drop dramatically, Rules to be considered to expand Iowa loan program for water quality projects, Common attic insulation may contain asbestos, Manure spill in Sioux County, EPC meeting on June 16, DNR to exhibit at Iowa cattlemen's conference ecoNews for June 5, 2003 (*.pdf file) Article: Construction statement and manure plan needed to build or modify animal confinements ecoNews for June 6, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach remains posted at Lake Geode; Backbone remains closed, Storm Lake bacteria levels elevated, Wastewater discharge at Odebolt ecoNews for May 30, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR issues first animal feeding permits under master matrix, Beach remains posted at Lake Geode; Backbone beach remains closed, DNR offers free workshops on sustainable building design for schools in Cedar Falls and Vedic City ecoNews for May 23, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach posted at Lake Geode; re-testing being done at Springbrook, Backbone remains closed, Pump failure at Audubon results in bypass into Blue Grass Creek, Manure release halted in Franklin County, Diesel fuel clean up continues at Arcadia Limestone, CRP general signup deadline extended to June 13th, HHM and solid waste education project kicks-off with stakeholders' meeting ecoNews for May 15, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Tinker named new coordinator for DNR's livestock program, DNR to sponsor schools e-waste collection events, DNR announces water quality grants for nonpoint source, Media campaign for smoking tailpipe program announced, Title V fees for air quality permits on EPC agenda, Rainfall causes bypasses in northern part of state Arcadia Diesel Spill Clean-Up (*.pdf file) Trout Stocking Resumed at Fountain Springs (*.pdf file) ecoNews for May 7, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Cooperative effort aids cleanup efforts following train derailment, Bypass in Strawberry Point began May 8, DNR offers new form for dry manure sales, First annual river cleanup and water quality expedition planned for June, River expert comes to Des Moines to kick off metro area cleanup ecoNews for May 2, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach advisory removed at Lake Darling; Backbone beach remains closed, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up offered, but open for only 19 days, Spills and bypasses occur throughout the state, Chemical spills and manure releases must be reported to the DNR ecoNews for April 25, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Federal government to investigate vandalism of Maynard well house, Beach advisory posted at Backbone Lake; advisory remains at Lake Darling, Public meeting will highlight beach monitoring results for Backbone State Park, Quick action by manure applicator lessens environmental impact of manure spill, Wastewater bypasses in Hiawatha and Asbury ecoNews for April 18, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Ames, Wellman to dedicate new glasphalt projects, DNR to host meeting on burning of disaster debris, demo waste, training fires, DNR issues revised form for construction of livestock facilities, Beach monitoring begins, warning policy updated, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for April 10, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR uses emergency plan to help dairy producer locate burial site for cows, ADM facilities in iowa to cut emissions under federal settlement, State agencies concerned about open burning, Smog season in swing ecoNews for April 3, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: List of quality waters available for manure applicators and animal producers, New and expanding animal confinements must send construction statement to DNR, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for March 20, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Changes in state law affect manure applicators, Public comment sought for water quality improvement report for Mud Creek in Muscatine and Scott counties, DNR project removes hazardous chemicals from 65 iowa schools Particulate Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy Over the Weekend, Tuesday ecoNews for March 6, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: ISU study outlines benefits of compost for erosion control, DNR to host workshops on illegal dumping, Water quality projects up for approval at EPC meeting, Iowa communities receive $22 million for safe drinking water projects ecoNews for February 27, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Livestock producers must pass matrix to build or expand, Application materials for FY2003 Section 319 program funds, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for February 20, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Storm water permits now required for one-acre land clearing ecoNews for February 13, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Counties sign up with DNR to evaluate animal confinement siting, Alternative oil filters could save state money, New separation distances for animal confinement construction on DNR web site, Dickinson County hearing continued, EPC rescheduled, DNR offers manure management training in Newton March 4 ecoNews for February 6, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public hearings re-scheduled in Iowa City and Decorah, Easy link, more livestock information on DNR website, Dickinson County demand for a hearing to be heard by EPC on February 17 Governor's Environmental Awards Honor Five Iowa Leaders (*.pdf file) ecoNews for January 30, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR Unveils New Web Site ecoNews for January 23, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Impaired waters, volunteer monitors to be highlighted at annual conference ecoNews for January 17, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Gasoline prices rise in January, DNR investigates manure release near Carroll, Iowa's ethanol market share hits another record, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews addition for January 10, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: New Fees and Plan Updates Required for Livestock and Poultry ecoNews for January 9, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Lower Gar Lake TMDL meeting scheduled for Jan. 21, Approval of master matrix on EPC agenda for January 21 ecoNews for January 2, 2003 (*.pdf file) Articles: Manure applicator training starts Jan. 7, DNR enforcement actions |
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