DNR investigates Altoona wastewater release 12/8/2020 7:06:00 PM View Count 1196 ALTOONA - Monday, DNR responded to a wastewater release in Altoona that reached a tributary of Little Four Mile Creek.
DNR assists as city of Fairfield stops wastewater release 12/8/2020 7:04:00 PM View Count 1321 FAIRFIELD - Tuesday morning, the DNR assisted the city of Fairfield with an ongoing wastewater overflow east of the Maharishi International University Recreation Center.
DNR investigates manure spill in Keokuk County 12/7/2020 7:47:00 PM View Count 1437 SIGOURNEY – DNR received several reports of a manure spill about 11 miles north of Sigourney on Dec. 5.
Quick action stops manure spill in Jefferson County 11/25/2020 4:41:00 PM View Count 1416 FAIRFIELD - DNR staff followed up today on a manure spill that occurred about 6:30 p.m. Monday.
DNR investigating discharge in Wright County 11/10/2020 9:46:00 AM View Count 1233 CLARION - Monday afternoon, DNR staff were rechecking a discharge from a fertilizer plant into a drainage ditch about six miles southeast of Clarion.
Fish kill in Fayette County due to accident 11/3/2020 8:17:00 PM View Count 1591 WADENA - Late Monday afternoon, DNR responded to a truck rollover about two miles south of Wadena in Fayette County.
DNR enforcement actions - October 29, 2020 10/29/2020 1:27:00 PM View Count 1231 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
DNR finds spilled milk in Crawford County stream 10/22/2020 12:52:00 PM View Count 1475 DENISON - Late Wednesday afternoon, county officials notified DNR of cloudy water in Willow Creek about four miles southwest of Denison.
DNR investigates manure spill complaint in Sioux County 10/1/2020 1:40:00 PM View Count 1873 ROCK VALLEY—DNR staff responded to a complaint Wednesday of manure discharging into the Rock River about five miles southwest of Rock Valley.
DNR investigating unknown sheen on Mosquito Creek 9/11/2020 3:23:00 PM View Count 1791 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - On September 10, MidAmerican Energy contact DNR Field Office staff to alert them of a sheen noticed on Mosquito Creek.
Asbestos guidelines to follow during storm cleanup to ensure safety 8/21/2020 1:35:00 PM View Count 2228 In the aftermath of last week’s derecho, many Iowans are dealing with the clean-up of storm-damaged buildings.
DNR responded to a crash involving diesel spill 8/20/2020 8:56:00 PM View Count 1584 WATERLOO, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Field Office staff responded to a crash involving a Kwik Star tanker truck that hit a residence near the intersection of Hammond and E. Ridgeway in Waterloo on Thursday morning.
DNR investigating fish kill in Four Mile Creek near Alleman 8/20/2020 6:49:00 AM View Count 1581 ALLEMAN, Iowa – This afternoon, DNR Field Office staff received a report of a fish kill on Four Mile Creek, northwest of Alleman.
DNR project targets grassland invaders 8/19/2020 8:59:00 AM View Count 1796 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting an aerial spraying project targeting invasive cottonwood and willow trees that are encroaching on grasslands at 15 wildlife management areas.
DNR investigating fish kill in Long Creek near Washington 8/16/2020 1:47:00 PM View Count 1637 WASHINGTON, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a discharge into Long Creek near Washington after a person noticed dead fish over several days.
Fish kill found in Ankeny stream 8/13/2020 3:19:00 PM View Count 7428 ANKENY - As of noon Thursday, dead fish began surfacing in roughly one-half mile of a tributary to Fourmile Creek in Ankeny following a release of milk on Tuesday night.
DNR traced white color in Ankeny stream to source 8/12/2020 3:21:00 PM View Count 2434 ANKENY—At 7 a.m. this morning, DNR began receiving reports that a tributary to Fourmile Creek in Ankeny had turned white and that fish were struggling near the surface.
Storm knocks out power to Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park causing bypass 8/11/2020 7:47:00 PM View Count 1592 SHELLSBURG, Iowa - Monday’s strong thunderstorm knocked out power at Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park, in eastern Benton County, and caused structural damage to most of the homes in the park.
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Adel 8/11/2020 1:50:00 PM View Count 1712 This advisory is due to a power loss at the water treatment plant that resulted in use of the emergency connection with Xenia Rural Water and a subsequent water main break on a four inch line close to the elevated storage tower.
DNR monitoring fish kill near Protivin 7/24/2020 8:16:00 PM View Count 1062 DECORAH, Iowa – DNR Field Office staff received a report of a fish kill on an unnamed tributary to Bohemian Creek on Thursday, July 23.
Fish kill on Roberts Creek in Clayton County traced to fertilizer coop 7/22/2020 4:21:00 PM View Count 2612 ELKADER—Tuesday, the DNR traced a fish kill on Roberts Creek just a mile northeast of Elkader to an agricultural cooperative.
DNR investigates fish kill near Waukon in Allamakee County 7/21/2020 1:13:00 PM View Count 2120 WAUKON - The DNR is investigating a fish kill in a tributary of Paint Creek south of Waukon.
City of Newell lifts water advisory after tests show water safe 7/9/2020 1:41:00 PM View Count 1951 NEWELL—The city of Newell in Buena Vista County lifted a “do not use” water advisory Wednesday night after laboratory test results showed the city’s drinking water is clear of mercury contamination.
City of Newell issues a “do not use” water advisory due to possible mercury contamination 7/8/2020 3:34:00 PM View Count 1739 NEWELL—The city of Newell in Buena Vista County reported possible mercury contamination in the drinking water.
New plan developed to stop ongoing fish kill in Dubuque 6/25/2020 1:15:00 PM View Count 2151 DUBUQUE—Wednesday afternoon, DNR fisheries staff found freshly killed fish at the site of a fertilizer spill in Dubuque, indicating there is ongoing pollution going into Bee Branch pond.
Dead fish found Monday at fertilizer spill site in Dubuque 6/23/2020 7:47:00 PM View Count 1032 DUBUQUE—During a follow-up check at the site of a fertilizer spill Monday, the DNR found elevated ammonia levels and dead fish in the southeast corner of Bee Branch Pond in Dubuque.
DNR investigating petroleum sheen on Raccoon River in Des Moines 6/23/2020 7:45:00 PM View Count 1656 DES MOINES—The DNR and city of Des Moines are investigating the source of an ongoing petroleum discharge near Principal Ballpark in Des Moines.
Wastewater released in Council Bluffs 6/23/2020 4:49:00 PM View Count 1598 COUNCIL BLUFFS—The city of Council Bluffs requested permission to release untreated wastewater to the Missouri River after discovering problems with a sewer line this morning.
DNR responds to fertilizer spill in Dubuque 6/18/2020 12:07:00 PM View Count 3334 DUBUQUE—DNR staff are investigating a large fertilizer spill on the east side of Dubuque.
DNR investigating wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge 6/5/2020 9:14:00 AM View Count 2258 FORT DODGE, Iowa - DNR environmental specialists responded to a wastewater discharge to surface water between the Fort Dodge Industrial Park and the City of Fort Dodge on Thursday.
Boil Advisory near Walnut Woods lifted 5/5/2020 3:03:00 PM View Count 1305 WEST DES MOINES - The Southwest Polk Water Service has lifted a boil advisory for an area near Walnut Woods State Park in southwest Polk County.
Boil Advisory in place for far southwest Polk County 5/4/2020 4:05:00 PM View Count 2008 WEST DES MOINES—The Southwest Polk Water Service has issued a boil advisory for an area near Walnut Woods State Park in southwest Polk County after a power loss caused a drop in water pressure Saturday night.
DNR investigating manure spill near Sigourney in Keokuk County 4/30/2020 2:10:00 PM View Count 1970 SIGOURNEY—A DNR specialist investigated a manure spill Wednesday night after a tanker rolled into a tributary of Bridge Creek northeast of Sigourney.
DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County 4/24/2020 3:47:00 PM View Count 1617 STACYVILLE - The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County.
DNR investigating fish kill on Bloody Run Creek in Clayton County 4/21/2020 9:19:00 AM View Count 2875 MARQUETTE - The DNR is investigating a fish kill on Bloody Run Creek in Clayton County.
Wastewater discharge stopped in Washington County 4/15/2020 1:06:00 PM View Count 2136 AINSWORTH—The city of Ainsworth in Washington County reported a wastewater discharge to DNR shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday.
DNR investigating fertilizer spill in Henry County 4/7/2020 1:21:00 PM View Count 1850 MT PLEASANT—The Iowa DNR is investigating a fertilizer spill on the east side of Mt. Pleasant near the interchange of U.S. Highways 34 and 218 .
DNR investigates manure spill in Plymouth County 2/28/2020 10:45:00 AM View Count 1343 KINGSLEY - Thursday afternoon, DNR responded to a manure spill at a sow facility about five miles northwest of Kingsley in Plymouth County.
Industrial wastewater discharge in Storm Lake 2/19/2020 3:48:00 PM View Count 2239 STORM LAKE—An equipment failure at Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., in Storm Lake caused a discharge of untreated wastewater into the city’s storm sewers early Wednesday morning.
DNR, City of Davenport aware of red sheen on Crow Creek 1/8/2020 6:37:00 AM View Count 1640 DAVENPORT, Iowa -- The DNR has received numerous reports today of a spill in Crow Creek on the north side of Davenport, causing a red sheen.
DNR checks on dead fish in Des Moines River 12/13/2019 6:06:00 PM View Count 2608 DES MOINES - DNR staff responded to multiple reports of dead and struggling fish seen along the Des Moines River today.
DNR investigating a manure discharge in Cherokee County 12/7/2019 8:49:00 AM View Count 1991 CLEGHORN - The DNR is investigating a manure discharge from a cattle operation in northern Cherokee County after receiving multiple complaints Friday.
DNR investigated manure spill in Howard County Thursday 12/6/2019 3:26:00 PM View Count 1704 CRESCO - Iowa DNR responded to a manure spill that occurred southwest of Cresco late Thursday afternoon.
DNR investigates wastewater release in Solon 12/4/2019 6:32:00 AM View Count 2035 SOLON—This morning, staff from the city of Solon in Johnson County reported a release of partially treated wastewater which flowed overland into Mill Creek.
DNR responds to semi crash with leaking diesel fuel 11/29/2019 2:42:00 PM View Count 1880 GRUNDY COUNTY, Iowa - DNR environmental specialists responded to a semi tractor trailer leaking diesel fuel after a crash on November 26 in Grundy County.