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DNR issues Emergency Order to C6-Zero after explosion

• 12/16/2022 12:58:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Friday issued an Emergency Order to C6-Zero Iowa LLC following an explosion and fire on December 8, 2022. 

Caution urged as Iowans clean up storm damaged trees

• 7/6/2022 10:11:00 AM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from Tuesday’s storms.

Caution urged as Iowans cleanup damaged trees

• 12/16/2021 9:16:00 AM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the tree damage from Wednesday’s storm.

State Parks continue to assess damage, some closed indefinitely following Monday’s storm

• 8/13/2020 5:19:00 PM
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The derecho that hit a large portion of Iowa on Monday, August 10 left several state parks with significant damage forcing some closures due to unsafe conditions.

Caution urged as Iowans cleanup damaged trees

• 8/13/2020 4:14:00 PM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the extensive tree damage from Monday’s historic storm.

Iowa state parks reduce some amenities as part of COVID-19 response

• 3/28/2020 1:42:00 PM
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Iowa state parks are continuing to look at ways to help protect the health of visitors and staff during the COVID-19 health emergency. Iowa state parks are still open. However, please be aware of the following operational changes, effectively immediately, before visiting a state park.

Public drinking water safe to drink; Know what to and what NOT to flush down your toilet

• 3/20/2020 4:28:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public.

Asbestos regulations streamlined in flooded areas

• 5/2/2019 11:23:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing flexibility on some asbestos requirements while still protecting public health in flood damaged areas. Working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the DNR is reducing some asbestos reporting deadlines and providing options for asbestos inspections for renovation projects.

EPA, Iowa DNR Encourage People in Flood Areas to Report Displaced Containers

• 4/11/2019 3:56:00 PM
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Both federal and state agencies are asking Iowans to report any dangerous containers displaced by floodwaters in western Iowa.

DNR provides critical assistance during historic Iowa flooding

• 3/25/2019 3:18:00 PM
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WESTERN IOWA -- DNR conservation officers and park rangers have responded in droves providing crucial equipment and fulfilling extraordinary public safety rescue missions.

Protect your health; follow asbestos guidance during storm cleanup

• 7/26/2018 1:51:00 PM
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DES MOINES--In the aftermath of the tornadoes last week, many Iowans must deal with storm-damaged buildings. 

High water conditions continue on the Iowa Great Lakes

• 7/3/2018 11:49:00 AM
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The U.S. Geological Survey gauging stations put the water levels on the Iowa Great Lakes at its highest since 1993. Although lake levels are far from 1993's record levels, there are concerns about shoreline erosion and property damage.

Latest CRP continuous signup offers well-timed management solution for waterlogged Iowa farmers

• 7/3/2018 11:40:00 AM
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Heavy rainfall in late spring and early summer has caused widespread ponding and flooding in northwest and north-central Iowa, but a recently announced continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup provides farmers a well-timed opportunity to find long-term solutions for these problem spots in their fields.

Interactive online story map explores Iowa’s historic 2008 floods

• 6/28/2018 11:30:00 AM
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DES MOINES — As Mother Nature seems to be reminding us lately, this summer marks the 10th anniversary of the historic 2008 floods in Iowa. An interactive online story map from the Iowa DNR helps tell the tale of the devastation, as well as steps needed to prevent damage from future floods.

Rainfall, high lake water levels causing lakeshore to collapse into Iowa’s Great Lakes

• 6/26/2018 11:54:00 AM
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LAKE OKOBOJI -- Due to the tremendous amounts of rainfall that have inundated Dickinson County, the Iowa Great Lakes and surrounding lakes are experiencing rising lake levels. With these rising lake levels, property owners are reporting erosion damage to shorelines.