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Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Manure management planners should note that the Iowa NRCS updated the Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index calculator in April of 2024.

February 13, 2025

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Animal Feeding Operations

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Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

Eighty five of Iowa's ninety nine counties adopted the livestock Master Matrix for the upcoming 12 months.

February 13, 2025

Hunting

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DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunt

February 11, 2025

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Advisory

Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

ANKENY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been contacted regarding a wastewater discharge into Saylor Creek in Polk County.

February 10, 2025

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall

Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

February 6, 2025

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly public meeting on Feb. 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines.

February 6, 2025

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Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Iowa DNR foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.

February 4, 2025

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Air quality permits for review, published 1/30/2025

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

January 30, 2025

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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

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

January 30, 2025

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Ada Hayden Heritage Pond stocked with rainbow trout today

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released over 1,600 rainbow trout this afternoon at Ada Hayden Heritage Park.

January 30, 2025

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Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County.

January 28, 2025

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Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

Several Iowa state parks are still seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season.

January 28, 2025

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Donations and donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off decline

Last year, a little more than 5,300 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

January 28, 2025

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Use caution on the ice

Ice conditions at many Iowa lakes have been changing quickly over the past few days and likely to accelerate with the warm weather forecast for the next week.

January 28, 2025

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DWSRF and CWSRF Rule Hearings, Chapters 44, and 90 to 93

We are proposing to combine Chapters 90 through 93 in to one new Chapter 90 and to revise Chapter 44.

January 23, 2025

News Releases

Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall

Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Air quality permits for review, published 1/30/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

Ada Hayden Heritage Pond stocked with rainbow trout today

Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines

Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

Donations and donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off decline

Use caution on the ice

DWSRF and CWSRF Rule Hearings, Chapters 44, and 90 to 93

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