Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise 7/2/2024 12:34:00 PM View Count 3846 Tucked in to the rolling hills of southern Iowa’s Decatur County is Sand Creek Wildlife Area, a 3,700-acre destination for deer hunters and bird watchers. Here, cell service disappears and nature’s sounds take over – this isn’t a white noise machine – it’s the real thing.
Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery 6/27/2024 11:28:00 AM View Count 5897 While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions 6/25/2024 12:15:00 PM View Count 2666 The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 6/13/2024 6/13/2024 11:01:00 AM View Count 1997 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 18. The meeting is open to the public.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13 6/6/2024 2:09:00 PM View Count 2360 Le Claire, Iowa– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on June 13, at the Holiday Inn Express Le Claire, Business Conference Room, 1201 Canal Shore Dr., in Le Claire.
Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community 6/4/2024 11:36:00 AM View Count 2964 Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
Double Skeet State Championship Results 5/28/2024 2:28:00 PM View Count 2748 82 athletes competed for the Double Skeet state championship at Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, on May 25, 2024.
Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest 5/28/2024 2:26:00 PM View Count 2689 DES MOINES -- If you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2024 Photo Contest, hosted by the National Association of State Park Directors. Photos will feature state parks from Iowa and other states, and could be included in calendars and other publications.
Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage 5/28/2024 2:24:00 PM View Count 2602 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans.
Fawning season is here, deer are on the move 5/28/2024 2:16:00 PM View Count 3149 Fawning season traditionally begins during the last week of May, peaks in the first couple of weeks of June, before gradually tapering off. And that means deer are on the move.
Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend 5/23/2024 10:41:00 AM View Count 3670 Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors are urged to plan in advance heading into the holiday weekend in case a park activity or location is affected.
After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa. 5/23/2024 8:12:00 AM View Count 2948 A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan. The Trout Run and Siewers Spring project, funded by EPA Section 319 grants, is a collaboration between the DNR 319 Program and DNR Fisheries. The project aims to provide increased technical assistance and cost-share for soil health and water quality practices for farmers and landowners in the watershed.
Iowa’s 2024 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment 5/20/2024 8:50:00 PM View Count 2088 The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems.
Boil advisory issued for City of Bayard 5/20/2024 8:36:00 PM View Count 1878 BAYARD, Iowa -- A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Bayard in Guthrie County due to depressurization of the entire system.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 5/14/2024 5/14/2024 1:09:00 PM View Count 2190 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 22. The meeting is open to the public.
Skeet doubles event set for May 25 in Oskaloosa 5/14/2024 12:33:00 PM View Count 2129 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program’s first ever skeet doubles competition is scheduled for May 25, at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, in Oskaloosa.
Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 23 5/14/2024 9:51:00 AM View Count 1865 Plan to attend an open forum with DNR staff at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on Thursday, May 23.
World Migratory Bird Day is May 11 5/7/2024 12:05:00 PM View Count 2210 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has been raising awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation since 1993. On May 11, WMBD is a chance to celebrate migratory birds across countries and continents. This year’s theme is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds."
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9 5/6/2024 7:16:00 AM View Count 1859 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 9, at 6200 Park Ave., Suite 200, Pine Lake Conference Room, in Des Moines.
Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items 4/23/2024 1:15:00 PM View Count 2211 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.
Exceptional season allows DNR crews to achieve walleye egg collection goals 4/23/2024 12:13:00 PM View Count 2182 Walleyes spawn once a year using water temperature and photoperiod(length of day) as cues to spawn. DNR crews captured 3,318 adult female walleyes at East Okoboji, Rathbun, Spirit, Clear, and Storm lakes, as well as the Mississippi River.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda 4/12/2024 10:32:00 AM View Count 1995 DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 16. The meeting is open to the public.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn 4/9/2024 12:43:00 PM View Count 2449 Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries 4/9/2024 12:39:00 PM View Count 2285 MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, Storm Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes.
2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon 4/8/2024 2:24:00 PM View Count 2807 Breeding Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) disappeared from Iowa in the mid-20th Century.
Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference April 11 4/5/2024 5:38:00 PM View Count 2440 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on April 11.
Air quality permits under review, published 4/4/2024 4/4/2024 12:54:00 PM View Count 2227 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.
DNR enforcement actions, published 4/4/2024 4/4/2024 12:51:00 PM View Count 2479 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 enforcement actions, published 3/28/2024 3/28/2024 3:22:00 PM View Count 2929 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Wastewater discharge in Jones County reaches Wapsipinicon River 3/27/2024 11:13:00 AM View Count 2442 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Anamosa in Jones County.
Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts 3/22/2024 5:03:00 PM View Count 2571 CALMAR – Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.
UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues 3/14/2024 10:06:00 AM View Count 3969 RED OAK – DNR staff continue to investigate the New Cooperative fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County. The release has been stopped and clean-up efforts are still underway.
Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14 3/12/2024 2:42:00 PM View Count 2182 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., March 14.
Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River 3/12/2024 10:44:00 AM View Count 6005 RED OAK, Iowa – On March 11, New Cooperative in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release on-site early Monday morning.
Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River 3/8/2024 11:14:00 AM View Count 2454 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill on the Middle Nodaway River in Adair County.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda 3/7/2024 2:28:00 PM View Count 2245 DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Mar.19. The meeting is virtual only.
Shoreline stabilization project underway at Silver Lake to improve water quality 3/5/2024 12:09:00 PM View Count 2819 LAKE PARK, Iowa - Work is underway to stabilize the shoreline on the northwest section of Silver Lake, in Dickinson County.
Spring community trout stocking starts March 21 3/5/2024 12:04:00 PM View Count 5584 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its cool weather trout program.
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program general signup for 2024 3/5/2024 12:02:00 PM View Count 3078 DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024.
DNR enforcement actions, published 2/29/2024 2/29/2024 3:06:00 PM View Count 2708 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Untreated groundwater discharge reaches Boyer River 2/26/2024 4:20:00 PM View Count 2304 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was notified of an untreated water discharge into the Boyer River in Crawford County.
Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning 2/23/2024 9:05:00 AM View Count 2845 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit in Clay, Palo Alto, Emmet and Kossuth counties.
DNR enforcement actions, published 2/22/2024 2/23/2024 9:03:00 AM View Count 2775 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws
Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water 2/20/2024 12:26:00 PM View Count 3542 The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.
Iowa DNR planning annual spring prescribed burns in the Iowa Great Lakes region 2/16/2024 10:21:00 AM View Count 2806 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns within selected wildlife complexes in Dickinson, O’Brien, Lyon and Sioux counties between March 1 and May 20.