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Swimmers itch is showing up, right on schedule

Swimmer’s itch is starting to make its presence known in many of Iowa’s natural lakes in north central and northwest Iowa.

June 20, 2023

Boating

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Operation Dry Water starts July 1

A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law.

June 20, 2023

Lake Restoration Program

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Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake nearing completion

A second and final season of dredging on Black Hawk Lake, located in Sac County, is scheduled to end the week of June 18th.

June 20, 2023

Event

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

Athletes from 33 Iowa teams participated in the 2023 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships, June 15-17, at Black Oak Clays.

June 20, 2023

Air Quality

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

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Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the eastern third of the state.

June 15, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR Enforcement Actions

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

June 15, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality Permits Under Review

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.

June 15, 2023

Event

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

123 teams converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds June 6-11 for the 2023 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship.

June 13, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

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Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, is a new 240-acre reconstructed prairie and a 30-acre wetland that is open to the public.

June 13, 2023

Boating

News Release

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital.

June 13, 2023

State Parks

Camping

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Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

An excessively dry start to the recreation season is delaying the opening of the newly renovated campground at Pikes Peak State Park.

June 13, 2023

State Parks

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR Seeks Public Input on State Park Administrative Rule Revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs.

June 13, 2023

News Release

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

The Iowa DNR will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

June 13, 2023

Wildlife and Trapping

News Release

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

June 13, 2023

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

Pursuant to Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR's Water Quality Bureau has reviewed the following rule chapter: 567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 9.

June 13, 2023

News Releases

Swimmers itch is showing up, right on schedule

Operation Dry Water starts July 1

Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake nearing completion

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today

DNR Enforcement Actions

Air Quality Permits Under Review

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

DNR Seeks Public Input on State Park Administrative Rule Revisions

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

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