DNR responds to overturned combine near Exira 11/29/2019 2:41:00 PM View Count 1647 EXIRA, Iowa - On Tuesday, November 26, DNR field office staff responded to a report of an overturned combine in a creek northeast of Exira.
Land-applied manure flowed into Taylor County stream 11/25/2019 9:27:00 AM View Count 1929 LENOX – Responding to a complaint about manure application, DNR staff found manure running into a stream about four miles south of Lenox Thursday morning.
Iowa DNR concludes investigation into Court Ave incident 10/10/2019 1:52:00 PM View Count 2389 The Iowa DNR has concluded an internal investigation into the incident on September 20th involving two DNR Conservation Officers, determining no violation of current DNR policies. Due to concerns raised during the investigation, the Iowa DNR plans to review our policies to ensure they fully reflect the expectations of conservation officers.
Manure reached Cass County creek near Atlantic 10/7/2019 4:24:00 PM View Count 1791 ATLANTIC—Following a producer’s report on Oct. 4, DNR staff investigated a manure spill about seven miles northwest of Atlantic.
Earling discharging wastewater in Shelby County 10/7/2019 10:45:00 AM View Count 2114 EARLING – With one lift station pump out for repair, the city of Earling’s remaining pump failed, sending untreated wastewater from the pumping station into Mosquito Creek.
Red discharge enters Little Beaver Creek in Grimes 10/1/2019 3:07:00 PM View Count 2135 GRIMES - Workers discovered a red color in the Grimes wastewater treatment plant when they arrived at 7 a.m. Oct. 1.
DNR investigating fish kill in Backbone State Park trout streams 9/30/2019 11:48:00 AM View Count 2288 DUNDEE – DNR staff investigated a fish kill in Backbone State Park Sept. 28 after trout anglers reported seeing dead fish in Richmond Springs and Fenchel Creek.
Manure spilled in Sioux County near Hawarden 9/26/2019 6:56:00 AM View Count 2000 HAWARDEN—DNR staff investigated a complaint of a manure spill northeast of Hawarden on Wednesday.
Two DNR Conservation Officers placed on leave following incident Thursday 9/21/2019 3:48:00 PM View Count 2416 DES MOINES, Iowa – Two DNR Conservation Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following an incident that took place Thursday, Sept., 19, involving their response to a dispute between two women at the corner of 2nd and Court avenues in downtown Des Moines.
DNR investigates fish kill northeast of Sioux Center 9/19/2019 3:29:00 PM View Count 1996 HULL—Thursday morning, DNR staff investigated a fish kill reported late on Sept. 18 at a golf course north of Hull in Sioux County.
DNR traces fish kill to Poweshiek County poultry operation 9/19/2019 6:48:00 AM View Count 2111 MALCOM—DNR staff spent two days in the field looking for the source of a fish kill on Little Bear Creek one mile west of Malcom.
DNR investigates manure discharges in Sioux County 9/16/2019 8:10:00 AM View Count 1838 ROCK VALLEY—DNR responded to two reports of manure discharges near Rock Valley Thursday afternoon.
DNR investigating fish kill near Jefferson 8/22/2019 6:36:00 AM View Count 1962 JEFFERSON—DNR is onsite investigating a fish kill in Hardin Creek about two miles east of Jefferson in Greene County at 5 p.m. today.
Sheen on Iowa City creek investigated 8/19/2019 9:23:00 AM View Count 1567 IOWA CITY - An ongoing sheen on Ralston Creek in Iowa City has been traced to a seep in the bed of the creek.
DNR investigating fish kill on Little Maquoketa River 8/9/2019 8:11:00 AM View Count 2161 EPWORTH - The DNR is investigating a fish kill along about a 10-mile stretch of the Little Maquoketa River starting north of Epworth and running downstream to Durango.
DNR tracking fish kill in White Breast Creek near Osceola 8/7/2019 1:02:00 PM View Count 2394 OSCEOLA—The DNR is tracking a spill from the Osceola wastewater treatment plant that is causing a fish kill in White Breast Creek.
Floyd County fish kill investigated 8/1/2019 4:00:00 PM View Count 2182 CHARLES CITY—DNR specialists investigated a fish kill on a tributary of Flood Creek about four miles west of Charles City Wednesday.
Fish kills illustrate stream vulnerability 7/25/2019 2:48:00 PM View Count 2375 DES MOINES—Three fish kills reported to DNR in two days illustrate the importance of taking extra caution with chemicals and other pollutants when the weather is hot and dry.
DNR investigating fish kill on lower Walnut Creek 7/24/2019 10:45:00 AM View Count 1931 DES MOINES -- The DNR is investigating a fish kill along a two-mile stretch of lower Walnut Creek after a citizen reported seeing dead fish yesterday. DNR field staff were onsite yesterday and continue to investigate.
Wastewater discharges in eastern Iowa 7/23/2019 7:43:00 AM View Count 2793 DAVENPORT – Two ongoing wastewater discharges are occurring in eastern Iowa, both eventually flowing to the Mississippi River.
Russell residents advised to use bottled water 7/9/2019 1:34:00 PM View Count 2195 RUSSELL - Loss of water pressure following a pipeline break caused the Lucas County town of Russell to issue a bottled water advisory this morning.
Lee County Manure Release 7/9/2019 10:43:00 AM View Count 2024 KEOKUK - Sunday afternoon, DNR investigated a report of an unnamed creek running black near Mississippi River Road about 4 miles north of Keokuk.
DNR investigating manure discharges due to excessive rainfall 7/8/2019 10:53:00 AM View Count 2123 The DNR is investigating three manure discharges caused by the recent heavy rainfall in northwestern Iowa.
Livestock discharges in northwest Iowa 6/28/2019 2:32:00 PM View Count 2337 SPENCER - Two manure storage structures overflowed Thursday following heavy rainfall in localized parts of northwest Iowa.
Boil advisory in Stockton lifted 6/18/2019 2:10:00 PM View Count 1836 STOCKTON—The boil advisory in Stockton was lifted June 17 after tests from water samples showed the water was safe to drink.
Boil advisory lifted, water safe to consume in Mystic in Appanoose County 6/14/2019 2:42:00 PM View Count 2186 MYSTIC, Iowa – The Boil Advisory in place for the city of Mystic since June 11th has now been lifted following repairs made to a broken water main.
Muscatine County town of Stockton on boil advisory 6/13/2019 11:00:00 AM View Count 1849 STOCKTON – A broken water main caused the city of Stockton to advise residents to boil their drinking water starting this morning.
Spawning stress causes panfish kills in Iowa lakes 6/11/2019 3:32:00 PM View Count 4782 Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists are starting to receive phone calls about dead bluegill and crappies in lakes.
Boil Advisory issued for Mystic in Appanoose County 6/11/2019 1:52:00 PM View Count 2206 MYSTIC – Residents in the city of Mystic are under a boil advisory following a water main break.
Cherokee County wastewater discharge to end soon 6/6/2019 3:09:00 PM View Count 2552 QUIMBY -- The city of Quimby contracted with a manure hauler today to transport wastewater from a pump station to the city’s wastewater lagoon.
Spill near Fort Dodge traced to soil fertility company 5/16/2019 11:59:00 AM View Count 2535 FORT DODGE – Wednesday, the DNR investigated a report of discolored and foamy water in Holiday Creek about two miles east of Fort Dodge
DNR investigates Taylor County manure spill 5/7/2019 3:44:00 PM View Count 1954 LENOX – During a routine inspection Tuesday morning, DNR inspectors noted a manure spill approximately three miles southwest of Lenox.
Iowa DNR starts first phase to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at Iowa Great Lakes 4/30/2019 11:45:00 AM View Count 2826 Spirit Lake, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), working with the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation (EOLIC), started the first phase of the curlyleaf pondweed management strategy for the Iowa Great Lakes on April 26.
Manure release from Clinton County dairy 4/26/2019 12:45:00 PM View Count 2225 CHARLOTTE – Late Wednesday, DNR investigated a complaint about manure overflowing north of Charlotte, about 15 miles northwest of Clinton.
Cleanup on Iowa Falls diesel spill near complete 4/26/2019 12:44:00 PM View Count 2407 IOWA FALLS – Clean up of a 50-gallon diesel fuel spill south of Iowa Falls is near completion.
Diesel spilled south of Iowa Falls 4/22/2019 9:42:00 PM View Count 1961 IOWA FALLS – About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled early Monday afternoon, reaching the South Fork of the Iowa River in Iowa Falls.
Fertilizer spill near Shelby 4/18/2019 12:53:00 PM View Count 2461 SHELBY – A tanker carrying liquid fertilizer overturned one mile east of the Shelby exit on Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon, causing an unknown amount of fertilizer to leak into a tributary of Silver Creek.
DNR investigating four manure runoffs due to weather conditions 4/18/2019 12:30:00 PM View Count 2665 DNR field offices are investigating four manure runoffs in relation to a weather system dropping heavy rainfall totals that moved through the northern and northwest part of the state late last week.
DNR investigating manure runoff in Carson 4/16/2019 12:06:00 PM View Count 1997 CARSON, Iowa -- On April 15, 2019, at approximately 6:00 pm, the Iowa DNR Field Office 4 staff was notified about a potential discharge occurring at Cyclone Cattle Open Cattle Feedlot in Carson, Iowa.
Boil Advisory lifted, water safe to consume in Glenwood 4/13/2019 7:10:00 PM View Count 2285 GLENWOOD, Iowa – The Boil Advisory in place for the city of Glenwood for nearly the past month has now been lifted following extensive work and testing to the treatment plant.
Officials ask for public's cooperation with conserving and boiling water in Glenwood 4/4/2019 8:10:00 AM View Count 1754 GLENWOOD, Iowa – Residents of Glenwood are strongly encouraged by city officials and the DNR to continue to conserve water and only use it for necessities after boiling.
Wastewater discharge reported at Newton Correctional Facility 4/1/2019 7:54:00 AM View Count 1952 JASPER COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa DNR is investigating a wastewater discharge currently happening at the Newton Correctional Facility.
Fish kill reported in Dubuque County 3/28/2019 8:55:00 AM View Count 2327 PEOSTA, Iowa – On Monday, March 25, DNR environmental specialists and fisheries staff began investigating a fish kill caused by manure runoff in Dubuque County.
Emergency wells being constructed in Hamburg and Glenwood to provide water to residents 3/25/2019 3:20:00 PM View Count 2959 Updates on water use situations in Hamburg and Glenwood
Water advisories in place for southwest Iowa communities 3/21/2019 8:07:00 AM View Count 1770 SOUTHWEST IOWA – This morning the City of Glenwood's water treatment plant was inundated by the floodwaters, forcing the plant to be shut down and city officials have issued a boil water advisory.