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Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

123 teams converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds June 6-11 for the 2023 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship.

June 13, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

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Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, is a new 240-acre reconstructed prairie and a 30-acre wetland that is open to the public.

June 13, 2023

Boating

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Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital.

June 13, 2023

State Parks

Camping

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Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

An excessively dry start to the recreation season is delaying the opening of the newly renovated campground at Pikes Peak State Park.

June 13, 2023

State Parks

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR Seeks Public Input on State Park Administrative Rule Revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs.

June 13, 2023

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Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

The Iowa DNR will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

June 13, 2023

Wildlife and Trapping

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New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

June 13, 2023

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

Pursuant to Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR's Water Quality Bureau has reviewed the following rule chapter: 567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 9.

June 13, 2023

Water Monitoring

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Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May

The state of Iowa faced a dry May with only 2.54 inches of rainfall, which is just over half of its normal rainfall for the month.

June 8, 2023

Crane Creek fish kill under investigation

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified on June 7 of a fish kill in Crane Creek, southwest of Readyn in Bremer County.

June 8, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

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Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

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

June 8, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Grant awards and contracts highlighted at May EPC

The Environmental Protection Commission will meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, June 20.

June 8, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, June 8, 2023

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.

June 8, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR Enforcement Actions

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

June 8, 2023

Animal Feeding Operations

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Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)

The State of Iowa is transitioning to a new electronic payment system that will impact the online Animal Feeding Operation application (EMMP) later this summer.

June 6, 2023

News Releases

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

DNR Seeks Public Input on State Park Administrative Rule Revisions

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May

Crane Creek fish kill under investigation

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

Grant awards and contracts highlighted at May EPC

Air Quality permits under review, June 8, 2023

DNR Enforcement Actions

Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)

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