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Kick off summer in Iowa State Parks, June 9-11

Several state parks and forests will be hosting family-friendly programming and activities as part of Iowa DNR new Summer Kick-Off event, June 9-11.

May 9, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Midwest black bear population may start calling parts of Iowa home down the road

There’s a pretty good chance that, in the next several weeks, Northeast Iowa will be visited by a few wandering black bears ahead of the breeding season.

May 9, 2023

Air Quality

Less than one week left to submit your 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory

Facilities located in the central third of Iowa and portable plants must submit their 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2023.

May 9, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., May 11, in the Wallace State Office Building.

May 8, 2023

Air Quality

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Updated Meteorological and Elevation Data Available for Use in Air Dispersion Modeling

When the EPA released updates to the AERMOD modeling system on June 27, 2022, they included updates to AERMET.

May 8, 2023

Water Monitoring

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Water Summary Update: April 2023 - Another dry month

Rainfall in April was just over two inches but 1.5 inches below normal for the month.

May 4, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 5/4/2023

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

May 4, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Vol Wildlife Monitoring

National Amphibian Week is May 7-13

Chorus frogs along with other frogs, toads and salamanders are being recognized during National Amphibian Week, May 7-13.

May 2, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/27/23

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.

April 27, 2023

Air Quality

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

When you step outside next week, think about taking an extra moment to appreciate the air you breathe.

April 27, 2023

Forestry

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Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

Every Arbor Day, Iowans pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to planting and managing Iowa’s trees and forests.

April 25, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

The Hook n’ Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun.

April 25, 2023

Vol Wildlife Monitoring

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DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

A dramatic warming trend, along with the correct photoperiod, allowed DNR staff to capture more than 3,100 adult female walleyes in a short amount of time.

April 25, 2023

Hunter Education

Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs April 29

Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on April 29.

April 25, 2023

Hunting

Archery

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online now until May 6.

April 25, 2023

News Releases

Kick off summer in Iowa State Parks, June 9-11

Midwest black bear population may start calling parts of Iowa home down the road

Less than one week left to submit your 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines

Updated Meteorological and Elevation Data Available for Use in Air Dispersion Modeling

Water Summary Update: April 2023 - Another dry month

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/4/2023

National Amphibian Week is May 7-13

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/27/23

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs April 29

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

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