Fertilizer spill in Burlington reaches Hawkeye Creek 4/24/2024 6:53:00 AM View Count 151 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fertilizer spill in the City of Burlington in Des Moines County.
DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park 3/26/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 1912 POLK CITY, IA – On March 15 around 10:30 p.m. several local law enforcement agencies were called to Big Creek State Park to extinguish an illegal bonfire at the east boat ramp, which was allegedly set by a party of youths. When officials arrived on scene, the youths dispersed. No arrests have been made.
Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek 3/22/2024 4:12:00 PM View Count 1721 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a red pigment solution spill at the City of Altoona in Polk County.
Public invited to meeting discussing campground renovations at Brushy Creek 3/19/2024 3:10:00 PM View Count 2116 LEHIGH, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on April 9, to discuss upcoming campground improvements at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, near Lehigh.
F20 (Amana Road NW) Bridge to close week of Feb. 19 2/15/2024 1:53:00 PM View Count 2377 A bridge replacement project over Swisher Creek in Johnson County, will close a portion of Amana Road NW.
Oil spill in Glenwood reaches Keg Creek 2/15/2024 1:45:00 PM View Count 2139 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating an oil spill at Keg Creek in Mills County.
DNR postponing trout stockings in Mason City and Sioux City 1/9/2024 3:33:00 PM View Count 2996 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the trout stockings scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 13 at Blue Pit, Mason City, and Bacon Creek Lake, Sioux City, due to unsafe ice conditions.
Brook trout thrive at South Pine Creek wildlife area 8/29/2023 2:08:00 PM View Count 3155 The brook trout in South Pine Creek might be the most well-known of the trout species in the Hawkeye State. And for good reason. This strain has been confirmed through two genetic assessments as unique to Iowa.
Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed 8/18/2023 2:43:00 PM View Count 2803 Riverton, Iowa- A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate required to replace the failing Spring Creek outlet at the Riverton Wildlife Area will impact the ability for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to pump water on to the main marsh, north of county road J46.
High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round 8/16/2023 7:19:00 AM View Count 2757 The parking lot at the northwest corner of the Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area provides a good spot to people watch, or more precisely, vehicle watch. Cars and trucks and SUVs coming and going, up and down the access lane to Mill Creek, where drivers try their luck with the local trout population.
Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight 8/9/2023 7:30:00 AM View Count 3651 Often overlooked for its similarly named state park or mistaken for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sprawling Saylorville Wildlife Area, Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.
Diverse and unique, Dugout Creek-Yager Slough wildlife area packs a lot into 1,600 acres 7/25/2023 11:40:00 AM View Count 2661 Dugout Creek-Yager Slough wildlife areas south of Lake Park, in western Dickinson County, is home to an array of marshes plus two unique and rare habitat types in the state - one of the largest and highest quality wetland fen complexes in Iowa and high-quality remnant prairie.
Crow Creek Wildlife Area to close temporarily during construction project 7/24/2023 4:54:00 PM View Count 2630 A construction project at Crow Creek Wildlife Area, on the north edge of Davenport, will temporarily close access to the area while work is underway.
Crane Creek fish kill under investigation 6/8/2023 3:08:00 PM View Count 2221 READYN - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified on June 7 of a fish kill in Crane Creek, southwest of Readyn in Bremer County.
Summer heat causes Otter Creek tributary fish kill 6/5/2023 4:14:00 PM View Count 2186 OELWEIN - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) investigated reports of dead fish in the unnamed tributary to Otter Creek that flows through Oelwein in Fayette County.
Avoid Contact with Perry Creek South of Hinton in Plymouth County 6/2/2023 4:46:00 PM View Count 2135 DES MOINES--Downstream users of Perry Creek west of Hinton in Plymouth County should avoid contact with the water, including recreation, and water for livestock after a manure discharge from a 3,000-head cattle facility flowed into the creek.
Fish Kill in Hampton Under Investigation 6/2/2023 10:45:00 AM View Count 2034 DES MOINES--DNR officials are asking for the public's help in determining the cause of a fish kill yesterday along Squaw Creek in the Franklin County town of Hampton.
DNR responds to manure discharge into Battle Creek 4/3/2023 5:22:00 PM View Count 2771 Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Field Office 3 are investigating a manure discharge from the Kim Conover cattle feedlot three miles south of Holstein in Ida County.
State awards contract to Achieva Enterprises to operate Honey Creek Resort 3/27/2023 9:47:00 AM View Count 4025 DES MOINES—State-owned Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake has a new concessionaire, Achieva Enterprises, which will assume operations on April 14, 2023, when it reopens for the season.
Landfill water discharge reported in Fort Dodge 3/17/2023 4:11:00 PM View Count 2119 The North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency in Fort Dodge has reported that contaminated water from a landfill discharged into Gypsum Creek.
Indian Creek Nature Center to host trumpeter swan program on Feb. 4 1/24/2023 12:00:00 PM View Count 9867 Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting an event on Trumpeter Swans on Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Amazing Space at Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Road SE, in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa’s native brook trout thrive in northeast Iowa streams thanks to restoration efforts 12/13/2022 12:32:00 PM View Count 7427 Years of work to protect and enhance the South Pine Creek watershed in Winneshiek County has allowed Iowa’s only native trout to thrive and continue to naturally reproduce in that stream.
Watershed improvement efforts help brook trout thrive in northeastern streams 12/1/2022 3:24:00 PM View Count 5439 Years of work to protect and enhance the South Pine Creek watershed in Winneshiek County have allowed Iowa’s only native trout to be protected, thrive and continue to naturally reproduce in that stream.
Restoration efforts bring life back to Mill Creek 11/4/2022 4:29:00 PM View Count 3707 DES MOINES — Once squeezed between two tall embankments, Mill Creek inside of the Big Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area now has room to meander and expand — and more space to fish.
Diverse, untamed landscapes make Clear Creek one wild place 10/11/2022 11:57:00 AM View Count 3173 Golden Ridge Road winds through the valley in scenery-rich Allamakee County, leading to Clear Creek Wildlife Area; a 950-acre public area that is a mix of timbered hills, a fen and a cold-water trout stream that are linked by three connected parcels.
New recipients announced in Iowa DNR’s County Creek Sign Grant Program 9/1/2022 11:11:00 AM View Count 3107 DES MOINES—New signs that help bring awareness to Iowa’s creeks and watersheds will soon be installed in 33 counties, thanks to the Iowa DNR’s new County Creek Sign Grant.
Prairie Resource Center is seed source and knowledge base for Iowa’s expanding prairies 8/30/2022 1:31:00 PM View Count 3442 Lehigh, Iowa - The prairie around the 6,500-acre Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, in Webster County, is much more than just another pretty flower – it’s the source for prairie seeds planted on Iowa state parks and wildlife areas.
DNR investigating feedlot runoff south of Carroll 6/13/2022 7:42:00 AM View Count 2580 WILLEY—Today, DNR followed up on an anonymous tip received Thursday night indicating manure was discharging from the Wendl Feedlot about 6.5 miles south of Carroll.
DNR investigates pollutant in creek near Eddyville 5/17/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 904 EDDYVILLE - DNR environmental specialists are working to identify the source of discolored water in Palestine Creek near Eddyville.
Iowa DNR County Creek Sign Grant Program announced 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1741 DES MOINES—Conservation and natural resource groups interested in building awareness of Iowa’s creeks and watersheds can now apply for grants to put up signage.
Small wastewater discharge to Council Bluffs creek 5/5/2022 8:17:00 AM View Count 962 COUNCIL BLUFFS—Wednesday morning a plugged sewer line at the Conagra Brands facility in Council Bluffs caused wastewater to overflow, eventually reaching Mosquito Creek.
Ongoing wastewater discharge on west side of Creston 4/12/2022 4:45:00 PM View Count 772 CRESTON—A collapsed streambank and broken sewer line on Hurley Creek resulted in a wastewater discharge to the creek today.
Correction: Red detergent did not reach Grimes creek 3/10/2022 2:10:00 PM View Count 840 GRIMES—After DNR field staff investigated, they found red detergent spilled in Grimes on Monday had not reached North Walnut Creek—contrary to the initial report.
Release of red detergent to creek in Grimes has stopped 3/7/2022 5:00:00 PM View Count 1354 GRIMES—The red color in North Walnut Creek in Grimes is due to the accidental release of a car wash detergent.
DNR investigating manure spill near Rock Valley in Lyon County 2/8/2022 1:33:00 PM View Count 792 ROCK VALLEY - DNR staff from the Spencer field office are investigating a manure spill about four miles north of Rock Valley.
Community trout pond stockings unannounced this winter and spring 1/25/2022 3:48:00 PM View Count 1823 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at three community trout ponds as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer.
DNR investigating release of red paint to Clive creek 10/26/2021 4:12:00 PM View Count 1128 WEST DES MOINES - DNR staff are investigating the source of red paint colorant that reached a tributary of Walnut Creek in West Des Moines and Clive.
Salvage timber harvest planned for East Salt Creek, Vermace Woods through March 2022 10/22/2021 3:52:00 PM View Count 1583 Loggers will be felling and harvesting damaged and downed timber from the 2020 derecho in the East Salt Creek and Vermace Woods Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Tama County, from October through March 2022.
DNR responds to complaints about Little Beaver Creek in Polk County 9/29/2021 7:22:00 AM View Count 1974 GRIMES—DNR responded to complaints of odor and discolored water in Little Beaver Creek today.
Lansing Village Creek boat ramp dredging delayed until Oct. 1 9/28/2021 1:41:00 PM View Count 1381 Lansing, Iowa – Lansing Village Creek boat channel dredging scheduled to begin Sept. 15 has been delayed to Oct. 1, and is expected to continue through Nov. 1. The boat ramp will remain open, but space will be limited.
Lansing Village Creek boat ramp dredging begins Sept. 15 9/13/2021 9:31:00 AM View Count 1367 LANSING – Lansing Village Creek boat channel dredging will begin Sept. 15 and is expected to continue through Oct. 15. The boat ramp will remain open, but space will be limited.
Portions of Otter Creek Marsh temporarily closed after aerial spraying 8/30/2021 2:22:00 PM View Count 1351 TAMA/TOLEDO, Iowa - Hunter access to Otter Creek Marsh will be restricted to only segments - segments four and six on the southeast side of the wildlife area - through 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, to comply with the 48 hour no entry restriction required after the other huntable sections of the marsh were chemically treated. Segments four and six are currently holding the most water on the complex.
Ongoing wastewater discharge in Davenport’s Walnut Creek 7/20/2021 6:00:00 PM View Count 849 DAVENPORT—An ongoing wastewater discharge in Walnut Creek was reported to the city of Davenport’s Public Works and to DNR about 2 p.m. today.
DNR investigating black water entering Wapello County creek 7/19/2021 8:44:00 AM View Count 1284 CHILLICOTHE - Responding to a complaint received just before noon today, DNR staff found black water entering South Avery Creek about one mile southwest of Chillicothe in Wapello County.
DNR investigating fish kill in Ames 7/9/2021 10:20:00 AM View Count 1233 AMES, Iowa – DNR staff investigated a fish kill along Ioway Creek in Ames, Thursday, July 8 after a passerby noticed dead fish mid-morning and called the DNR.