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Mississippi River boat ramp extensions in Guttenberg, Iowa, await permit approval

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Pending approval of a permit by the Army Corps of Engineers, a cooperative project between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and city of Guttenberg will allow boaters easier access to the Mississippi River.
The project will provide for five-foot-by-15-foot concrete extensions on three ramps at the city landing, the only access for Pool 11 located in the city limits, easing fears of boaters whose trailers have fallen off the existing ramps, especially during periods of low water.
“Right now, there is a significant drop-off for trailers,” said Jamie Blume, assistant city manager.

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Fishing and wildlife operations top Iowa DNR status quo budget request

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will present a stand-pat budget for fiscal year 2025 totaling nearly $109 million, following unanimous approval last Thursday by the Natural Resources Commission at its monthly meeting in Des Moines.
The budget will total $108,995,218 and must be approved by the Environmental Protection Commission before being submitted for consideration to the State Legislature. The fiscal year will begin July 1, 2024.

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Iowa communities hit by emerald ash borer get a boost of tree plantings this fall

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Grants totaling more than $78,000 were recently awarded to 22 groups as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Community Forestry Grant Program.
The recipients, including 17 communities, four county conservation boards and one chamber of commerce, will share in grants of up to $5,000 aimed at replacing trees killed by emerald ash borer. The grants are funded by the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2022 State Urban Forest Resilience Program as part of a reforestation project.

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Iowa Natural Resources Commission approves four construction projects, three at state parks

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A total of four construction projects, including three at state parks, were unanimously approved last week during the monthly meeting of the Iowa Natural Resources Commission in Des Moines. Total expenditures for the projects will be $478,437.
The largest expenditure was for a new design-guide shelter at Red Haw State Park, located near Chariton in Lucas County, at a cost of $201,760. The open-air shelter will replace a concrete concession building at the beach. Concessions have not been sold in the shelter for a number of years, the commission was told.

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Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas delayed until spring 2024

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Due to “unforeseen circumstances,” the launch of Iowa’s effort to bring a focus on protection and preservation of bumble bees in the state has been delayed until 2024.
According to The Xerces Society, the Oregon-based group coordinating the effort, the official start of the Iowa program will take place in the spring of next year.  The campaign, unofficially begun this summer, was launched as part of a regional approach to improve bumble bee numbers. Other states in the coalition include Nebraska, Missouri and Minnesota.

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Engineering bid approved for sewer, water line connecting Iowa state park and municipality

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Engineering contracts were approved recently by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission for three projects, including the largest outlay that will eventually connect a sewer and water line from Beeds Lake State Park to a nearby municipality.
By a unanimous vote, the commission approved a bid of $339,100 from Shive-Hattery, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, to provide engineering services for the project at Beeds Lake State Park. Work is to be completed by May 15, 2025.

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Nearly $5 million in construction projects approved by Iowa Natural Resources Commission

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Construction projects totaling nearly $5 million were unanimously approved last Thursday by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
The largest outlay, $3,156,025, was awarded to the Three Mile Lake project for work to improve water quality and provide fish habitat. JNC Construction, LLC of Clearfield, Iowa, was the successful bidder among eight applicants. Work is to be completed by early 2025 on the lake, located in Union County in southwest Iowa.

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State acquires land for hunting, fishing uses in Iowa

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The Iowa Natural Resources Commission approved the acquisition of one large parcel as well as a smaller parcel of land at their regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday at the Wallace Building in Des Moines.  
The group also approved a land exchange and purchased easements for two additional parcels, including one that will allow increased access to a popular northeast Iowa stream for trout anglers.

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