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Hit to private sewer line causes wastewater spill in Bedford

A private sewer line was hit while doing work on a water line Tuesday, causing wastewater to spill between 405 North and 102 Central Street.

February 28, 2023

Bypass found in Creston discharging into marsh

A bypass at the City of Creston collection system was observed Monday morning.

February 27, 2023

Bypass reported in Mount Ayr

A bypass was reported in the city of Mount Ayr Monday morning from the Pasture lift station east of 105 Deerview Lane.

February 27, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 2/23/2023

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

February 23, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/23/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

February 23, 2023

Iowa DNR cancels public meetings in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to weather

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is cancelling public meetings planned tonight in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to inclement weather.

February 22, 2023

News Release

Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream

The Lenon Mills Dam has served as the upper boundary to the Black Bass catch and release regulation in the Middle Raccoon River since it was established.

February 21, 2023

State Forest Nursery

Events & Public Meetings

Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings.

February 21, 2023

DNR annual public meetings recapping hunting, trapping seasons, and possible rule changes begin next week

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons and more.

February 17, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/16/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

February 16, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/16/2023

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

February 16, 2023

News Release

New groundwater hazard statement rule now in effect

Changes to the groundwater hazard statement are now in effect.

February 16, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Solid Waste

Land Quality

Events & Public Meetings

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and final rules to consolidate regulations related to solid waste and consider contract amendments.

February 16, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Black-capped chickadees astonishing secrets

Black-capped chickadees survive the harshest winters with amazing adaptive behaviors and abilities.

February 14, 2023

Archery

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 4-5

The 17th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament, the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa, will be held March 4-5 at the Iowa State Fair.

February 14, 2023

News Releases

Hit to private sewer line causes wastewater spill in Bedford

Bypass found in Creston discharging into marsh

Bypass reported in Mount Ayr

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/23/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/23/2023

Iowa DNR cancels public meetings in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to weather

Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream

Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings

DNR annual public meetings recapping hunting, trapping seasons, and possible rule changes begin next week

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/16/2023

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/16/2023

New groundwater hazard statement rule now in effect

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

Black-capped chickadees astonishing secrets

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 4-5

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