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Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 10/10/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting October 15.

October 10, 2024

Advisories

Boil advisory lifted for communities in Adair County

The boil advisory issued on Oct. 7 for the communities of Greenfield, Fontanelle and Orient in Adair County has been lifted.

October 10, 2024

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Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

The Iowa DNR reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before storing them for the winter

October 8, 2024

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Stay safe this harvest season

Iowa is seeing dry conditions for this fall with relative humidity dropping down to dangerous levels for wildfires and ignition sources in the fields.

October 8, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR to host public meeting on hazardous tree removal at Lewis and Clark State Park

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house at the Lewis and Clark State Park Visitor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. regarding tree removal.

October 8, 2024

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Mine reclamation project to reshape Pella Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is in the early stages of a two-year project that will completely change the Pella Wildlife Area, thanks to $4 million in funding.

October 8, 2024

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Mix of habitats attract wildlife diversity at Big Marsh Wildlife Area, near Dumont

Dumont has a front row view of the 614-acre northern section of Big Marsh Wildlife Area and the pheasants, turkeys, ducks, geese, eagles and more wildlife.

October 8, 2024

Advisories

Boil advisory issued for communities in Adair County due to pressure loss event

A boil advisory has been issued for the communities of Greenfield, Fontanelle and Orient in Adair County following a water main break.

October 7, 2024

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 10/03/2024

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.

October 3, 2024

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/03/2024

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

October 3, 2024

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Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Iowa’s Water Year, which covers Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, was the first with above-normal precipitation since 2019.

October 3, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

October 1, 2024

News Release

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

October 1, 2024

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Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.

October 1, 2024

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Grants available for community tree plantings

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

October 1, 2024

News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 10/10/2024

Boil advisory lifted for communities in Adair County

Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

Stay safe this harvest season

DNR to host public meeting on hazardous tree removal at Lewis and Clark State Park

Mine reclamation project to reshape Pella Wildlife Area

Mix of habitats attract wildlife diversity at Big Marsh Wildlife Area, near Dumont

Boil advisory issued for communities in Adair County due to pressure loss event

Air quality permits for review, published 10/03/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/03/2024

Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Grants available for community tree plantings

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