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Unexpected Permit Rescission Emails from Iowa EASY Air?

DNR Air Quality Bureau support staff are working on a project this summer to upload approximately 500 older construction permit rescission letters.

July 29, 2025

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Kirchner Prairie offers a glimpse of Iowa pre-settlement

Kirchner Prairie is one of the rarest of the rare habitats in Iowa – a piece of never been plowed or tiled prairie on gently rolling hills.

July 22, 2025

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with all the weather indicators pointing in a positive direction, hunters are eager to see the results.

July 22, 2025

Fishing

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Aquatic plants are crucial to sustain vibrant ecosystems

Aquatic plants are natural helpers for lakes and ponds.

July 22, 2025

EO10

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DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Natural Resources Collector Permits.

July 21, 2025

Water Quality Certifications

ECONewsWire

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DNR to accept public comment for water quality certification of permits

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

July 17, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

Air Quality

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/17/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

July 17, 2025

Enforcement Actions

ECONewsWire

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/17/2025

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

July 17, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

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Reduce the Risk of Bird Window Collisions Where You Live and Work

Collisions with windows are the second largest human-related cause of mortality to North American birds, after outdoor and feral cats.

July 17, 2025

Birds see habitat when vegetation and sky is reflected in windows.

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Tips to avoid poison ivy and wild parsnip

Iowa DNR botanist John Pearson gives some helpful tips on how to identify these plants so you can avoid coming into contact with them.

July 15, 2025

State Parks

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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area temporarily closing campgrounds for renovations

LEHIGH, IA – As the DNR renovates camp sites at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, the North campground will remain closed for the 2025 camping season.

July 15, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

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