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Advisories

Avoid Contact with Perry Creek South of Hinton in Plymouth County

Downstream users of Perry Creek west of Hinton in Plymouth County should avoid contact with the water after a manure discharge from a 3,000-head cattle facility

June 2, 2023

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Don’t be fooled by summer heat: Iowa’s waters are still dangerously cold

Summer heat entices many to plunge into local lakes to cool off.

June 1, 2023

Air Quality

Forestry Fire

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Wildfire smoke contributes to air quality exceedances in May

The Air Quality Bureau has recorded 33 exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) over the last 14 days.

June 1, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions

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

June 1, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review

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.

June 1, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., June 8, in the Wallace State Office Building.

June 1, 2023

State Parks

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Discover Hidden Gems with the 2023 State Park Passport

The Iowa State Park Passport is back in 2023 and better than ever.

May 30, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

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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

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review

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

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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

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review

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

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions

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

May 25, 2023

Boil Order

Advisories

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

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

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

News Releases

Avoid Contact with Perry Creek South of Hinton in Plymouth County

Don’t be fooled by summer heat: Iowa’s waters are still dangerously cold

Wildfire smoke contributes to air quality exceedances in May

DNR enforcement actions

Air Quality permits under review

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 in Des Moines

Discover Hidden Gems with the 2023 State Park Passport

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

Air Quality permits under review

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

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions

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

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

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