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Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons, potentially effecting deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters

June 24, 2024

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Flooding causes wastewater bypasses, unsafe waterways and closes parks

Following heavy rainfall throughout Northern Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede.

June 22, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024

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

June 20, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024

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.

June 20, 2024

State Parks

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New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors

Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®.

June 18, 2024

Heavy rainfall in northwest Iowa leads to multiple wastewater treatment bypasses near the Okoboji Lakes area, public advised to avoid floodwaters

Heavy rainfall and power outages in northwest Iowa led to multiple wastewater discharges in the Iowa Great Lakes area this morning.

June 17, 2024

Wastewater released near Carter Lake

On Friday, June 14th, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Atlantic received a complaint alleging sewage flowing on the ground at Lakeside Estates Trailer Home Park.

June 17, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 6/13/2024

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

June 13, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/13/2024

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

June 13, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

DNR Seeking Input on Proposed Updates to Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance

The DNR is seeking public input on proposed changes to our air dispersion modeling guidance.

June 11, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house

Plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies.

June 11, 2024

Natural Resource Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13

The NRC of the DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., on June 13, at the Holiday Inn Express Le Claire, Business Conference Room, 1201 Canal Shore Dr., in Le Claire.

June 6, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

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