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In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats!

In popular culture, bats are creatures to be feared, especially this time of year with their association with Halloween and all things spooky.

October 24, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

SGP Workshop: RCRA Inspections, Industrial Stormwater, & Federal Fuel Standards on November 9

Join us for an Iowa Strategic Goals Program workshop on November 9, 2023, at the West Des Moines Marriott, from 9am to 3pm!

October 24, 2023

Greenfield wastewater leak near Middle Nodaway River

On Friday, Oct. 20, a sewer line break caused untreated wastewater to reach an unnamed tributary of the Middle Nodaway River on the north edge of Greenfield.

October 23, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Areas

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Spirit Lake man identified as victim of Saturday’s hunting incident

Joseph Salmon, 18, of Spirit Lake, was injured Saturday morning while waterfowl hunting along the shore of a slough at the Spring Run Wildlife Area.

October 23, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Areas

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Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a hunting incident that occurred this morning in Dickinson County.

October 21, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 10/19/2023

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.

October 19, 2023

Trout Fishing

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Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall.

October 17, 2023

Wildlife - Pheasant

Iowa’s youth enjoy special pheasant season Oct. 21-22

Iowa’s young hunters will get to experience the first cackle and flush of the year during the youth only pheasant season, Oct. 21-22.

October 17, 2023

REAP

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More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa DNR approved 22 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants during its October meeting.

October 17, 2023

State Parks

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Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Lake Keomah State Park, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Nov. 1.

October 17, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/12/2023

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

October 13, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 10/12/2023

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.

October 13, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/12/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, October 17.

October 13, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Birds and birders flock to the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration

The Boone and Des Moines rivers forms the heart of the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area – 80,000-acres home to more than 130 nesting bird species.

October 10, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

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Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area won't remain a secret for long

Bordered by the Iowa River to the east and U.S. Hwy. 30 to the north is one of the newest public areas in Central Iowa: the 260-acre Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area

October 10, 2023

News Releases

In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats!

SGP Workshop: RCRA Inspections, Industrial Stormwater, & Federal Fuel Standards on November 9

Greenfield wastewater leak near Middle Nodaway River

Spirit Lake man identified as victim of Saturday’s hunting incident

Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County

Air quality permits under review, published 10/19/2023

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

Iowa’s youth enjoy special pheasant season Oct. 21-22

More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/12/2023

Air quality permits under review, published 10/12/2023

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/12/2024

Birds and birders flock to the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration

Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area won't remain a secret for long

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