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Land Quality

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Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 120.2 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements by the Iowa DNR.

September 12, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/12/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 17.

September 12, 2024

Advisories

Boil advisory issued for communities in Marshall, Grundy counties due to pressure loss

A boil advisory has been issued in several communities north of Marshalltown following a pressure loss event.

September 11, 2024

News Release

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Wiese Slough is one of those places where the locals go when they need to get their outdoors “fix.”

September 10, 2024

News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 28, 2024

Join park staff to help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities, and spend time outdoors.

September 10, 2024

Advisories

Wastewater discharge in Crawford County reaches Boyer River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Denison in Crawford County.

September 9, 2024

News Release

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Now Available

The DNR has finalized the most recent updates to the air dispersion modeling guidance.

September 6, 2024

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August sees return of dry conditions

Consistent above-normal rainfall during the summer months slowed in August, leading to a return of dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

September 5, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to Sept. 11 in Leland

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 10 a.m., Sept. 11, in the Hanson Nature Center, 41600 Hwy.

September 5, 2024

Forestry

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Discounted trees available at distribution events this fall

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees.

September 3, 2024

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Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control for ponds

Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?

September 3, 2024

Public Meetings & Comments

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Public meeting to discuss aquatic plant management opportunities at Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public meeting on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall.

September 3, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/29/2024

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

August 29, 2024

Advisories

Wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge reaches Des Moines River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County.

August 29, 2024

Hunting - Pheasant Doves Small Game

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Pheasant survey predicts another year of good hunting for most of Iowa

Results of Iowa’s 2024 pheasant population survey are in and the results were nearly identical to the 2022 and 2021.

August 27, 2024

News Releases

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/12/2024

Boil advisory issued for communities in Marshall, Grundy counties due to pressure loss

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 28, 2024

Wastewater discharge in Crawford County reaches Boyer River

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Now Available

Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August sees return of dry conditions

Natural Resource Commission to Sept. 11 in Leland

Discounted trees available at distribution events this fall

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control for ponds

Public meeting to discuss aquatic plant management opportunities at Clear Lake

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/29/2024

Wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge reaches Des Moines River

Pheasant survey predicts another year of good hunting for most of Iowa

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