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The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings to provide updates on a variety of subjects including hunting and trapping rules and regulations.

February 11, 2025

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DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunt

February 11, 2025

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Advisories, Bypass or Spill

Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

ANKENY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been contacted regarding a wastewater discharge into Saylor Creek in Polk County.

February 10, 2025

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall

Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

February 6, 2025

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly public meeting on Feb. 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines.

February 6, 2025

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Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Iowa DNR foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.

February 4, 2025

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Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.

February 4, 2025

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Air quality permits for review, published 1/30/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

January 30, 2025

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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

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

January 30, 2025

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Ada Hayden Heritage Pond stocked with rainbow trout today

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released over 1,600 rainbow trout this afternoon at Ada Hayden Heritage Park.

January 30, 2025

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Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County.

January 28, 2025

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Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

Several Iowa state parks are still seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season.

January 28, 2025

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Livestocks water quality conservation loans available

Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 2/11/2025

Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall

Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

Air quality permits for review, published 1/30/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

Ada Hayden Heritage Pond stocked with rainbow trout today

Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines

Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

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