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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

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

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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

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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

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

Wildlife - Pheasant

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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

Boating

Camping

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

State Parks

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Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2024

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

August 27, 2024

State Parks

Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall

2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone.

August 27, 2024

Lake Restoration Program

Trout Fishing

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Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake starting Sept. 3

Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake in Union County will be lowered an additional three feet as a part of an ongoing lake restoration project.

August 27, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Radio tagged Iowa birds part of international migration survey

Wood thrushes are fairly common, but the population is declining across its range by as much as 60 percent since 1970.

August 27, 2024

Diesel spill near Mapleton reaches Willow Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill in a tributary of Willow Creek in Monona County.

August 26, 2024

Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Sidney

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Sidney in Fremont County due to a water main break. The incident occurred when a contractor hit a water main.

August 26, 2024

DNR investigating blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River in Oakland

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bright blue liquid observed near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland in Pottawattamie County.

August 26, 2024

Hunting

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Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

TOLEDO, Iowa - George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 23, 2024

News Releases

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

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2024

Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall

Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake starting Sept. 3

Radio tagged Iowa birds part of international migration survey

Diesel spill near Mapleton reaches Willow Creek

Boil advisory issued for City of Sidney

DNR investigating blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River in Oakland

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

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