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Different habitats on the Upper Wapsi Wildlife Area attracts and supports diverse wildlife

The Upper Wapsi Wildlife Area is returning to a mix of wetlands, timber, and prairie that traditionally would make up this area, hosting various wildlife.

May 30, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, May 30, 2023

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.

May 30, 2023

Boating

News Release

Boater collides with bridge piling on Cedar River

On May 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, Jeffrey Mattison, 51, of Cedar Rapids, collided with a bridge piling while boating on the Cedar River upstream.

May 27, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water conservation alert declared for portions of northern Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

A mandatory nonessential water usage restriction is in effect immediately for the customers of the Avoca Treatment Plant Distribution System.

May 26, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, May 25, 2023

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.

May 25, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 5/25/2023

DNR seeks informal comment on the proposed rules for review: 567 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) chapters 3, 10, 12, and 17.

May 25, 2023

Advisory

Boil order for portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County residents and business, are advised to boil their water before using it.

May 25, 2023

Air Quality

Advisory

Forestry Fire

News Release

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

Wildfire smoke carries particulates as well as massive amounts of gases and a cocktail of chemicals that can enhance ozone formation hundreds miles down.

May 24, 2023

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend.

May 23, 2023

Boating

News Release

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa DNR is investigating a drowning Saturday afternoon on West Okoboji Lake.

May 23, 2023

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Bat survey looking for volunteers

The DNR and ISU are looking for volunteers interested in performing night time surveys for bats in Dubuque, Pocahontas, Marshall, Franklin and Butler counties.

May 23, 2023

Forestry Fire

News Release

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

While wildland fire season hasn’t been active yet, the Iowa DNR Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa.

May 23, 2023

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists have investigated recent reports of dead bluegill and crappie in southern Iowa lakes.

May 23, 2023

Air Quality

Forestry Fire

News Release

Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

A cold front is pulling smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, with hazardous air quality and smoke expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow.

May 18, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

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

May 18, 2023

News Releases

Different habitats on the Upper Wapsi Wildlife Area attracts and supports diverse wildlife

Air Quality permits under review, May 30, 2023

Boater collides with bridge piling on Cedar River

Water conservation alert declared for portions of northern Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Air Quality permits under review, May 25, 2023

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 5/25/2023

Boil order for portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

Bat survey looking for volunteers

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

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