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State Parks

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DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park

On March 15 around 10:30 p.m. several local law enforcement agencies were called to Big Creek State Park to extinguish an illegal bonfire at the east boat ramp.

March 26, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

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Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Iowa’s food processing sector faces a unique set of environmental challenges.

March 26, 2024

State Parks

Camping

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Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host!

Several Iowa state parks are still looking for campground hosts for the 2024 season.

March 22, 2024

Employment

State Parks

News Release

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

The DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests this summer.

March 22, 2024

Advisories

Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a red pigment solution spill at the City of Altoona in Polk County.

March 22, 2024

Watershed Improvement

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Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

March 22, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

News Release

Iowa companies partner with DNR P2 intern program to enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

March 22, 2024

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 3/21/2024

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.

March 22, 2024

Air Quality

News Release

Did your Title V Responsible Official change?

Did your facility recently change your Title V Responsible Official?

March 19, 2024

Watershed Improvement

News Release

DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list (303(d) list).

March 19, 2024

Vol Wildlife Monitoring

Event

Opportunity to help track frog and toad populations in Iowa

It’s 10 o’clock on a summer night along a gravel road anywhere in Iowa.

March 19, 2024

Camping

Public Meeting or Comments

Public invited to meeting discussing campground renovations at Brushy Creek

The DNR will host an open house on April 9, to discuss upcoming campground improvements at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, near Lehigh.

March 19, 2024

Fishing - Trout

News Release

Trout stockings in Davenport, Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison rescheduled for March 20

DNR will stock trout in Lake of the Hills in Davenport, East Lake Park Pond in Mount Pleasant and Wilson Lake in Fort Madison on March 20, instead of March 22.

March 19, 2024

Advisories

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

DNR staff continue to investigate the New Cooperative fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County.

March 14, 2024

Advisories

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

On March 11, New Cooperative in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release on-site early Monday morning.

March 12, 2024

News Releases

DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park

Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host!

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek

Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Iowa companies partner with DNR P2 intern program to enhance environmental performance

Air quality permits under review, published 3/21/2024

Did your Title V Responsible Official change?

DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List

Opportunity to help track frog and toad populations in Iowa

Public invited to meeting discussing campground renovations at Brushy Creek

Trout stockings in Davenport, Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison rescheduled for March 20

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

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