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Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa DNR will have their monthly business meeting November 19.

November 7, 2024

News Release

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, from the latest Water Summary Update.

November 7, 2024

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

Advisories

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

November 7, 2024

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Advisories

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure.

November 6, 2024

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Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

The Iowa DNR has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville

November 6, 2024

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Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

November 6, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

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 5, 2024

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Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now offers electronic reporting for air quality compliance reports.

November 4, 2024

Air Quality

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Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now offers electronic reporting for air quality compliance reports.

November 4, 2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County

MORTON MILLS - On October 31, the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

November 1, 2024

Advisories

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County

On October 31 at 10:55 a.m., the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

October 31, 2024

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Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady.

October 31, 2024

News Release

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.

October 31, 2024

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Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop.

October 31, 2024

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Paddling, hiking, hunting - even fishing a secluded trout stream - Turkey River Wildlife Area has a lot to offer

Four turkeys left the safety of the timber’s cover to wander into a small alfalfa field to hunt for insects at the aptly named Turkey River Wildlife Area.

October 31, 2024

News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

Paddling, hiking, hunting - even fishing a secluded trout stream - Turkey River Wildlife Area has a lot to offer

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