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Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

• 5/23/2023 1:25:00 PM
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Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

• 4/27/2023 1:14:00 PM
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When you step outside next week, think about taking an extra moment to appreciate the air you breathe. 

Help us Fight the Spread of Invasive Species

• 6/21/2022 1:57:00 PM
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Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

June is Invasive Species Awareness Month

• 5/24/2022 3:43:00 PM
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In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowa’s ecosystems and economy, Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

Smoky Air? Protect yourself from wildfires

• 4/28/2022 1:15:00 PM
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Air Quality Awareness Week May 2 – 6, 2022 DES MOINES—Healthy air is important for everyone. Breathing smoke, however, can be a risky prospect. 

Celebrate and learn why clean air is important during Air Quality Awareness Week, May 4-8

• 5/4/2020 10:48:00 AM
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Although Covid-19 has limited many activities, Iowans can still enjoy the outdoors, including state parks, practicing social distancing.

Celebrate clean air and get outside

• 4/29/2019 12:43:00 PM
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Run. Hike or bike. Hunt for mushrooms. Photograph wildflowers. As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy.

Be air aware and celebrate improved air quality next week

• 4/26/2018 12:09:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy. 

Upper Cedar River cleanup expedition set to launch in July

• 6/8/2017 1:50:00 PM
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CHARLES CITY – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 55 miles of the upper Cedar River from the Iowa-Minnesota border to Nashua from July 10 to 14 as part of Project AWARE. Early registration ends June 16.

Celebrate improved air quality this week

• 5/3/2017 2:36:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy.

DNR asks Iowans to be air aware next week, celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week

• 4/27/2017 12:55:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and Iowans head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing the economy.

DNR supports Septic Awareness Week, September 19 to 23

• 9/15/2016 2:52:00 PM
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DES MOINES – One fourth of Iowa homes – about 300,000 households, both rural and near urban areas – depend on a septic system for their wastewater treatment.

Celebrate Iowa's Air Quality Improvements

• 5/6/2016 8:49:00 AM
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DES MOINES — Iowans have much to celebrate as Air Quality Awareness Week, May 2 to 6, wraps up.