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Iowa DNR Conservation Officers honored with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa honored Sergeant Erika Billerbeck and Conservation Officer Travis Graves at a recognition banquet last week in Waukee.

November 18, 2025

DNR Sergeant Billerbeck and Officer Graves awarded MADD Hero Awards

Wastewater Permitting

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DNR seeks stakeholder input on draft for General Permit 4

The NPDES Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is releasing an informal draft renewal of NPDES General Permit #4 (GP #4) for review.

November 13, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 11/13/2025

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

November 13, 2025

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/13/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting November 18.

November 13, 2025

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Invasive Species

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Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) treated Clear Lake last week with the approved aquatic herbicide, Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

November 12, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 13 in Des Moines

Iowa DNR's Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 13, at 6200 Park Ave., in the Walnut Woods Conference Rm, in Des Moines.

November 10, 2025

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Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October

Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update

November 6, 2025

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 11/06/2025

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

November 6, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

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DNR to host an open house on the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area

Turin Wildlife Area open house Nov. 13, 5-7 PM, at Turin Community Building. Discussing habitat, recreation, wildlife, and stewardship plan.

November 4, 2025

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Lake Restoration Program

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November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project

Diamond Lake restoration project open house Nov. 12 at 6 PM. Discussing 2026-2028 plans for dredging, shoreline, and fishery improvements.

November 4, 2025

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News Release

Trout stockings resume this week

Iowa DNR resumes trout stocking in ponds Nov. 4-14, including Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Mount Pleasant, Davenport, and Donnellson.

November 4, 2025

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News Release

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

November 4, 2025

A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/30/2025

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

October 30, 2025

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Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/30/2025

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

October 30, 2025

Water Quality Certifications

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DNR accepting public comment for water quality certification of permits

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

October 30, 2025