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DNR enforcement actions, published 5/25/2024

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

May 25, 2024

Trout Fishing

Watershed Improvement

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After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa.

A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan.

May 23, 2024

State Parks

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Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas.

May 23, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 5/23/2024

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 23, 2024

Air Quality

Title V Air Emissions Fees due July 1

Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2023 emissions fees by July 1, 2024.

May 23, 2024

Wastewater discharge at City of Fontanelle reaches Middle Nodaway River, published 05/22/2024

Heavy precipitation is causing a discharge of untreated wastewater from the City of Fontanelle.

May 22, 2024

Heavy rainfall leads to multiple wastewater treatment bypasses, public advised to avoid floodwaters

Multiple Iowa wastewater treatment plants have reported discharging untreated or partially treated wastewater after days of flash flooding and severe storms.

May 22, 2024

State Parks

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Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend, 2024

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 21, 2024

Boating

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Expect heavy boat traffic on Iowa waters for Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial beginning to Iowa’s boating season is days away and boaters across the state are busy preparing their watercraft

May 21, 2024

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Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend.

May 21, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease

Wildlife - Turkey

Hunting - Education

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