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Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather.

November 19, 2024

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Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season

The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you

November 19, 2024

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Bird feeding 101 – attracting birds and maintaining feeders

Bird feeding is among the most popular pastimes in the country, enjoyed by an estimated 57 million people who spend roughly $4 billion annually.

November 19, 2024

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Essential Autumn tree care tips

Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in your yard or timber areas.

November 18, 2024

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City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge

The Iowa DNR has approved the City of Cherokee’s request to temporarily discharge partially treated wastewater into the Little Sioux River.

November 18, 2024

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Use SLEIS To Slice the Time Spent Reporting Emissions

Using the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) will simplify your 2024 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate.

November 18, 2024

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

The Iowa DNR encourages all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this 4th of of July to help protect Iowa lakes.

November 18, 2024

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Water level to drop at Meadow Lake

The water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting the week of June 26, to help improve the size of bluegills.

November 18, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

Please join us on December 10 to continue the review and to provide input on draft revisions to the fees for new source review on a variety of permits.

November 15, 2024

Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs

Jason Ohrt, South Winneshiek Schools, and Shane Blake, Davis County Schools, are recipients of the 2023 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa DNR Fish Iowa!

November 15, 2024

Diesel spill near Minden reaches Keg Creek

The Iowa DNR was notified of a semi truck leaving Interstate 80 and falling into Keg Creek, releasing an unknown amount of diesel fuel.

November 14, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024

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.

November 14, 2024

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Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing $900,000 in competitive grants for communities to plant trees.

November 12, 2024

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Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world.

November 12, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

November 7, 2024

News Releases

Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season

Bird feeding 101 – attracting birds and maintaining feeders

Essential Autumn tree care tips

City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge

Use SLEIS To Slice the Time Spent Reporting Emissions

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

Water level to drop at Meadow Lake

Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs

Diesel spill near Minden reaches Keg Creek

Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024

Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

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