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Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 13, 2024

Boating

News Release

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered that Eurasian watermilfoil has spread in Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County.

August 13, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Rolling Hills Wildlife Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m., at the Community Building in Truro.

August 13, 2024

DNR to host an open house on the Oxford Junction Wildlife Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 20, from 3-7 p.m., at the Oxford Junction Community Center, 111 Broadway St.

August 8, 2024

Water Monitoring

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Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend

After significant localized heavy rainfall and flooding in June, July continued the trend with above-average rainfall.

August 8, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 08/08/2024

Learn more about the Environmental Protection Commission from the Department of Natural Resources.

August 8, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

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.

August 8, 2024

Advisory

Boil advisory lifted for City of Granger

The boil advisory issued on Aug. 6 for the City of Granger has been lifted.

August 8, 2024

Hunting - Education

News Release

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations.

August 7, 2024

News Release

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

The 160-acre Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in southeast Pocahontas County is one of the rarest habitats in the state.

August 7, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

The road through Dolliver Memorial State Park closed on Aug. 5 for a major road repaving project.

August 7, 2024

Advisory

Boil Order for City of Granger

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Granger in Polk/Dallas County following a water pressure loss at their water towers.

August 6, 2024

Forestry Fire

News Release

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

August 2, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

The Iowa DNR is holding an open house to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, wildlife populations and other topics of interest.

August 2, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, August 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.

August 1, 2024

News Releases

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Rolling Hills Wildlife Area

DNR to host an open house on the Oxford Junction Wildlife Area

Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 08/08/2024

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

Boil advisory lifted for City of Granger

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

Boil Order for City of Granger

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

Air quality permits under review, August 2024

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