DNR considers installing electric fish barrier
January 19, 2012 - Comments OffOfficials throughout Dickinson County have focused on efforts to stop zebra mussels from entering the Iowa Great Lakes. Now, a new threat has spawned and water protection groups are trying to prevent the invasion of another aquatic invasive species.
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Media outlets give more attention to Asian Carp problem
January 13, 2012 - Comments OffWith Asian Carp creeping through the Midwest, media outlets throughout the region are covering the epidemic. Click here to see a recent magazine article by Chicago Magazine.
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Silver Carp Found In Lost Island Lake
December 03, 2011 - Comments OffAn invasive species of carp continues its spread to northwest Iowa lakes. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says Silver Carp are now in Lost Island Lake. State fisheries experts confirmed the presence after a commercial fisherman collected several while […]
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Longtime DNR Officer To Run For Dickinson Co. Sheriff
December 02, 2011 - Comments Off(Spirit Lake)– A longtime enforcement officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is announcing his intent to run for Dickinson County Sheriff. Gary Owen tells KUOO news he’s about to retire from his current position with the DNR and […]
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Zebra mussel prevention efforts
Posted On: November 09, 2011There is currently an effort in California to develop a statewide program to fight the advance of zebra mussels. A zebra mussel detection dog trainer,
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Oktoberfest Coverage
Posted On: October 21, 2011More than 300 bicyclists enjoyed a Saturday filled with sunshine during the annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Bike Ride. The [...]
A Threat Hard to Imagine
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A Threat Hard to Imagine
Your page on aquative invasive species is very informative. Thank-you
A Threat Hard to Imagine
The boatramp program is well worth it.
A Threat Hard to Imagine
Wow! Thanks!
A Threat Hard to Imagine
Thanks for the info!