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Mine reclamation project to reshape Pella Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is in the early stages of a two-year project that will completely change the Pella Wildlife Area, thanks to $4 million in funding.

October 8, 2024

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Mix of habitats attract wildlife diversity at Big Marsh Wildlife Area, near Dumont

Dumont has a front row view of the 614-acre northern section of Big Marsh Wildlife Area and the pheasants, turkeys, ducks, geese, eagles and more wildlife.

October 8, 2024

Boil advisory issued for communities in Adair County due to pressure loss event

A boil advisory has been issued for the communities of Greenfield, Fontanelle and Orient in Adair County following a water main break.

October 7, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/03/2024

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.

October 3, 2024

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/03/2024

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

October 3, 2024

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Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Iowa’s Water Year, which covers Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, was the first with above-normal precipitation since 2019.

October 3, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

October 1, 2024

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Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.

October 1, 2024

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Grants available for community tree plantings

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

October 1, 2024

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Fall community trout stocking starts October 18

The Iowa DNR will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool weather trout program.

October 1, 2024

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Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative Celebrates Source Water Protection Week

The Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative is excited to join the national effort in recognizing Source Water Protection week.

September 26, 2024

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Pella Wildlife Area to be closed for mine reclamation work

The Iowa DNR and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will begin a project to restore a 165-acre portion of the Pella Wildlife Area.

September 26, 2024

Manure spill near Doon enters tributary of Rock River

The DNR Field Office in Spencer received a complaint overnight about a manure release into a tributary of the Rock River southwest of Doon.

September 24, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

All hunters who pursue migratory game birds are required to register for Harvest Information Program.

September 24, 2024

Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 28, 2024

Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the DNR’s eighth annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

September 24, 2024

News Releases

Mine reclamation project to reshape Pella Wildlife Area

Mix of habitats attract wildlife diversity at Big Marsh Wildlife Area, near Dumont

Boil advisory issued for communities in Adair County due to pressure loss event

Air quality permits for review, published 10/03/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/03/2024

Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Grants available for community tree plantings

Fall community trout stocking starts October 18

Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative Celebrates Source Water Protection Week

Pella Wildlife Area to be closed for mine reclamation work

Manure spill near Doon enters tributary of Rock River

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 28, 2024

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