Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops 7/9/2024 12:06:00 PM View Count 3206 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to people with little to no trapping experience.
New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery 7/9/2024 12:03:00 PM View Count 2748 Trout need clear and cold water to live and thrive. Sediment flowing into Siewers Spring, the water source for the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery, creates muddy water conditions after larger rainfall events in the Trout Run watershed.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions 7/9/2024 12:01:00 PM View Count 2760 The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by the Governor on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded.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.
Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations 7/9/2024 11:59:00 AM View Count 2798 FORT ATKINSON -- Fort Atkinson State Preserve is once again open to the public following an extensive preservation project at the historic site.
Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on July 11 7/5/2024 12:20:00 PM View Count 2993 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 July 11. The meeting is open to the public.
Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2024 7/3/2024 4:23:00 PM View Count 2855 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho 7/2/2024 12:40:00 PM View Count 3015 The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.
Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26 7/2/2024 12:38:00 PM View Count 3053 DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Iowa Cubs team up for First Responders Night 7/2/2024 12:36:00 PM View Count 2830 Des Moines — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa staff teamed up with the Iowa Cubs on June 27, to recognize MADD Hero Award Winners who went above and beyond to save lives through enforcement and education of impaired driving laws in 2023.
Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise 7/2/2024 12:34:00 PM View Count 3554 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.
Pay Iowa EASY Air Invoices on the DNR Payment Portal 6/27/2024 4:04:00 PM View Count 3029 In order to improve payment convenience, invoices from the Iowa Easy Air system can now be paid on the DNR Payment Portal.
Air quality permits for review, published 06/27/2024 6/27/2024 11:35:00 AM View Count 2669 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/27/2024 6/27/2024 11:34:00 AM View Count 2983 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people 6/27/2024 11:31:00 AM View Count 2668 As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.
Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery 6/27/2024 11:28:00 AM View Count 5613 While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode.
Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions 6/25/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2541 The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) held the Iowa State Championship match June 22-23, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program skeet championships 6/25/2024 12:20:00 PM View Count 2501 342 athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships held June 20-23 at the New Pioneer Gun Club in Waukee.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions 6/25/2024 12:15:00 PM View Count 2562 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.
Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August 6/25/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 2891 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July 6/25/2024 11:44:00 AM View Count 2933 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.
DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July 6/25/2024 11:41:00 AM View Count 4394 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years. The meetings are open to the public.
Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend 6/25/2024 11:36:00 AM View Count 2548 DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters.
DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend 6/25/2024 11:33:00 AM View Count 2966 DES MOINES, Iowa – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers.
Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons 6/24/2024 4:08:00 PM View Count 11021 Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.
Air Quality Rules Crosswalk and Document Updates 6/24/2024 3:54:00 PM View Count 1837 The DNR has finalized air quality rule changes to implement Executive Order 10 (EO10).
Flooding causes wastewater bypasses, unsafe waterways and closes parks 6/22/2024 3:35:00 PM View Count 2799 STATEWIDE -- Following heavy rainfall throughout Northern Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede
Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024 6/20/2024 12:01:00 PM View Count 2052 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024 6/20/2024 12:00:00 PM View Count 2378 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions 6/19/2024 10:38:00 AM View Count 2397 Athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships held June 13-15 at Black Oak Clays near Pella. The course was set by Dave Koch of Little Fox River Sporting Clays in Missouri.
New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors 6/18/2024 12:04:00 PM View Count 2411 POLK CITY – Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®.
Wastewater released near Carter Lake 6/17/2024 4:35:00 PM View Count 1982 On Friday, June 14th, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Atlantic received a complaint alleging sewage flowing on the ground at Lakeside Estates Trailer Home Park in Carter Lake
Heavy rainfall in northwest Iowa leads to multiple wastewater treatment bypasses near the Okoboji Lakes area, public advised to avoid floodwaters 6/17/2024 2:56:00 PM View Count 6151 Heavy rainfall and power outages in northwest Iowa lead to multiple wastewater discharges in the Iowa Great Lakes area
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/13/2024 6/13/2024 11:03:00 AM View Count 2291 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 6/13/2024 6/13/2024 11:01:00 AM View Count 1911 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.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa 6/11/2024 2:26:00 PM View Count 2678 Athletes from 120 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds, north of Cedar Falls, June 3-9 for the 2024 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship.
Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house 6/11/2024 2:24:00 PM View Count 2514 If you enjoy eating apples, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, squash and more, thank a bee. Or, better yet, plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies.
DNR Seeking Input on Proposed Updates to Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance 6/11/2024 12:35:00 PM View Count 1991 The DNR is seeking public input on proposed changes to our air dispersion modeling guidance.
Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years 6/6/2024 3:06:00 PM View Count 2440 After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024 6/6/2024 3:04:00 PM View Count 2454 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024 6/6/2024 3:01:00 PM View Count 2174 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.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13 6/6/2024 2:09:00 PM View Count 2284 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 2845 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 2650 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 2599 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 2520 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.