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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

The Iowa DNR encourages all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this 4th of of July to help protect Iowa lakes.

November 18, 2024

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Water level to drop at Meadow Lake

The water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting the week of June 26, to help improve the size of bluegills.

November 18, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

Please join us on December 10 to continue the review and to provide input on draft revisions to the fees for new source review on a variety of permits.

November 15, 2024

Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs

Jason Ohrt, South Winneshiek Schools, and Shane Blake, Davis County Schools, are recipients of the 2023 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa DNR Fish Iowa!

November 15, 2024

Diesel spill near Minden reaches Keg Creek

The Iowa DNR was notified of a semi truck leaving Interstate 80 and falling into Keg Creek, releasing an unknown amount of diesel fuel.

November 14, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024

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.

November 14, 2024

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Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing $900,000 in competitive grants for communities to plant trees.

November 12, 2024

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Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world.

November 12, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

November 7, 2024

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DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

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

November 7, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa DNR will have their monthly business meeting November 19.

November 7, 2024

News Release

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, from the latest Water Summary Update.

November 7, 2024

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

November 7, 2024

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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure.

November 6, 2024

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Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

The Iowa DNR has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville

November 6, 2024

News Releases

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

Water level to drop at Meadow Lake

Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs

Diesel spill near Minden reaches Keg Creek

Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024

Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

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