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Lizard Creek recreational activities may resume; fish kill update

Test results from water samples collected from Lizard Creek indicate that the creek no longer shows any byproducts from the spill that occurred on April 14.

May 13, 2025

Fishing

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend.

May 13, 2025

Boating

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Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

Iowa lakes and rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, boaters, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter.

May 13, 2025

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.

Air Quality

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Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2025 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).

May 12, 2025

Boil Order

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Boil advisory for Regional Water customers in Southwest Iowa

Regional Water is recommending boiling the water before using it for drinking and to use an alternative source if possible for its Avoca Treatment Plant custome

May 11, 2025

Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.

Public Meetings & Comments

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Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

May 8, 2025

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Spring rainfall improves drought conditions across Iowa

Drought conditions have improved in all regions across Iowa despite below-normal rainfall in April, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

May 8, 2025

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/08/2025

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.

May 8, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 05/08/2025

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

May 8, 2025

Watershed Improvement

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Easter Lake thriving thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Easter Lake, a popular area for fishing and swimming in Polk County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

May 8, 2025

This image shows the waterfront for Easter Lake in Des Moines, Iowa.

Employment

[May 21] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist) - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

The Iowa DNR has an environmental compliance specialist position available at Field Office 4, located in Atlantic, Iowa.

May 8, 2025

Air Quality

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Plan to Participate in the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 22

Get the latest on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.

May 7, 2025

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

Advisories

Bottled water advisory issued for City of Kimballton

The city of Kimballton in Audubon County has issued a bottled water advisory for the entire community following a pressure loss.

May 7, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

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May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

Since 1993, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has educated the public about the importance of migratory bird conservation.

May 7, 2025

State Parks

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Iowa DNR Encourages Trail Safety and Courtesy as Spring Recreation Season Begins

Iowa DNR reminds hikers, cyclists, and equestrians to to prioritize safety and courtesy through its “Share the Trail” initiative. Sixteen state parks and forest

May 7, 2025

Woman walking her dog on a hiking trail.

News Releases

Lizard Creek recreational activities may resume; fish kill update

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

Boil advisory for Regional Water customers in Southwest Iowa

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Water Summary Update: Spring rainfall improves drought conditions across Iowa

Air quality permits for review, published 05/08/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/08/2025

Easter Lake thriving thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

[May 21] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist) - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

Plan to Participate in the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 22

Bottled water advisory issued for City of Kimballton

May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

Iowa DNR Encourages Trail Safety and Courtesy as Spring Recreation Season Begins

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