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News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests finishing pruning oak trees by the end of the second week in March to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

March 7, 2023

News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

The Iowa DNR fisheries staff will release between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout in 13 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its trout program.

March 7, 2023

Volunteer Clean-up event planned for Red Haw State Park on March 12

Red Haw State Park is hosting a volunteer clean-up event on March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the Stone Shelter at the south end of the park.

March 7, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host open house to discuss Boone Forks Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on March 23, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Hamilton County Conservation Board.

March 7, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 9 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., March 9, in the Wallace State Office Building

March 6, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 3/02/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

March 2, 2023

News Release

Iowa raptor identification guide

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s — well, in our case, it’s actually probably a bird. It could even be a raptor.

March 1, 2023

News Release

As one-year anniversary of tornado approaches, cleanup continues at Red Haw State Park

Nearly one year ago, an EF 3 tornado cut an 11-mile swath of destruction through Lucas County causing extensive damage to Red Haw State Park.

February 28, 2023

Hunting - Education

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop now accepting registrations

Registration is now open for the April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, near Solon.

February 28, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Save the Date – Air Quality Rules Meeting on March 14, 2023

Please join us on March 14, 2023, to review and provide comments on the Air Quality Bureau’s preliminary plans and schedule for rule chapter changes.

February 28, 2023

News Release

Updated Air Quality Asbestos Notification Form Available for Use

The form for Asbestos Notification of Demolition and Renovation (Form 542-1476) has been updated and should be used for paper submittals.

February 28, 2023

Hit to private sewer line causes wastewater spill in Bedford

A private sewer line was hit while doing work on a water line Tuesday, causing wastewater to spill between 405 North and 102 Central Street.

February 28, 2023

Bypass found in Creston discharging into marsh

A bypass at the City of Creston collection system was observed Monday morning.

February 27, 2023

Bypass reported in Mount Ayr

A bypass was reported in the city of Mount Ayr Monday morning from the Pasture lift station east of 105 Deerview Lane.

February 27, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/23/2023

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

February 23, 2023