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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

November 7, 2024

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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 6, 2024

On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure.

November 6, 2024

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Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

The Iowa DNR has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville

November 6, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

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.

November 5, 2024

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Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now offers electronic reporting for air quality compliance reports.

November 4, 2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 11/1/2024

MORTON MILLS - On October 31, the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

November 1, 2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 10/31/2024

On October 31 at 10:55 a.m., the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

October 31, 2024

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Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady.

October 31, 2024

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New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.

October 31, 2024

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Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop.

October 31, 2024

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Paddling, hiking, hunting - even fishing a secluded trout stream - Turkey River Wildlife Area has a lot to offer

Four turkeys left the safety of the timber’s cover to wander into a small alfalfa field to hunt for insects at the aptly named Turkey River Wildlife Area.

October 31, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/31/2024

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 31, 2024

Land Quality

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Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports

The Iowa DNR’s Sustainable Materials Management initiative is announcing the results of three studies examining the impacts of recycling in the state.

October 31, 2024

Sewage discharge reaches North Walnut Creek in Polk County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge running into North Walnut Creek in Polk County.

October 29, 2024

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/24/2024

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

October 24, 2024

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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 6, 2024

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 11/1/2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 10/31/2024

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

Paddling, hiking, hunting - even fishing a secluded trout stream - Turkey River Wildlife Area has a lot to offer

Air quality permits for review, published 10/31/2024

Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports

Sewage discharge reaches North Walnut Creek in Polk County

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/24/2024

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