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Plan regular cleanings for bird feeders, waterers and baths

Spring weather arrived and with it, the annual spring cleaning and garden prep rituals going in backyards and acreages across Iowa.

April 22, 2025

bluebird sitting on a fence post with a white belly, orange crop and blue feathers on head and down the back

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Celebrate Iowa’s big trees this Arbor Day

Iowa’s trees tell a story of resilience, history, and ecological importance.

April 22, 2025

Two kids sitting on the ground with lots of blue sky behind them as they plant a tree.

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Three weeks left to submit your 2024 Minor Source Air Emissions Inventory

Facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa must submit their 2024 Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2025.

April 22, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

Fishing

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DNR to update West Swan Lake renovation project during April 30 public meeting

The Iowa DNR will be providing an update on the West Swan Lake restoration project during a public meeting at 5 p.m., April 3.

April 21, 2025

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

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Enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods. Trees quietly improve our lives in many ways, like superheroes for our health.

April 18, 2025

Springtime hiking with lush grass and redbud trees.

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Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, April 2025

The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.

April 18, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 04/17/2025

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

April 17, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 04/17/2025

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

April 17, 2025

Advisory

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Investigation continues into fertilizer spill impacting Lizard Creek

DNR field staff were investigating a spill for the third day after fertilizer from CJ Bio America entered the South Branch of Lizard Creek on April 14.

April 16, 2025

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Stay safe paddling this spring

Extra precautions are needed to stay safe with unpredictable spring weather and fluctuating temperatures and river levels.

April 15, 2025

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Well designed, actively managed CRP benefits pheasants and more

Prescribed fire is the most cost-effective way to manage land enrolled in CRP, providing ecological benefits to native plantings which in turn, benefit wildlife

April 15, 2025

Forestry Fire

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Hands-on learning, habitat work goal of annual burn week

The torches were lit and the fire crew spread out off the east side of Bluff Road in southwest Fremont County as part of theLoess Hills cooperative burn week.

April 15, 2025