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Water Summary Update: Spring rainfall improves drought conditions across Iowa

Drought conditions have improved in all regions across Iowa despite below-normal rainfall in April, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

May 8, 2025

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/08/2025

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.

May 8, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 05/08/2025

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

May 8, 2025

Watershed Improvement

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Easter Lake thriving thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Easter Lake, a popular area for fishing and swimming in Polk County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

May 8, 2025

This image shows the waterfront for Easter Lake in Des Moines, Iowa.

Air Quality

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Plan to Participate in the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 22

Get the latest on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.

May 7, 2025

Advisory

Bottled water advisory issued for City of Kimballton

The city of Kimballton in Audubon County has issued a bottled water advisory for the entire community following a pressure loss.

May 7, 2025

Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

Since 1993, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has educated the public about the importance of migratory bird conservation.

May 7, 2025

State Parks

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Iowa DNR Encourages Trail Safety and Courtesy as Spring Recreation Season Begins

Iowa DNR reminds hikers, cyclists, and equestrians to to prioritize safety and courtesy through its “Share the Trail” initiative. Sixteen state parks and forest

May 7, 2025

Woman walking her dog on a hiking trail.

Iowa's Wildlife

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Leave wildlife babies where they belong --- In the wild

Now until mid-June, DNR field offices across the state will be inundated with hundreds of phone calls and scores of deliveries regarding "orphaned wildlife."

May 7, 2025

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Adding Iowa native plants to landscaping benefits native bees and butterflies

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging homeowners to include pollinator friendly native plants as part of the landscape.

May 7, 2025

State Parks

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Peak camping season kicks off this month

With more than 759,000 campers and more than 13.5 million visitor days last year, state parks are anticipating another busy season.

May 7, 2025

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

Advisory

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Diesel fuel spill reaches Little Walnut Creek in Dallas County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel fuel spill at Little Walnut Creek in Dallas County.

May 4, 2025

Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)

Events & Public Meetings

Big Hollow Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan presentation available for public review

A DNR study to improve water quality in Big Hollow Lake in Des Moines County is available for public review on the IowaDNR's YouTube channel.

May 1, 2025

This image shows a sign of Big Hollow Recreation Area in Des Moines County.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/01/2025

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

May 1, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet on May 8 in Des Moines

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting on May 8, at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Wood Woods conference room, 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines.

April 30, 2025

State of Iowa Offices - Holiday Closures

News Releases

Water Summary Update: Spring rainfall improves drought conditions across Iowa

Air quality permits for review, published 05/08/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/08/2025

Easter Lake thriving thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Plan to Participate in the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 22

Bottled water advisory issued for City of Kimballton

May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

Iowa DNR Encourages Trail Safety and Courtesy as Spring Recreation Season Begins

Leave wildlife babies where they belong --- In the wild

Adding Iowa native plants to landscaping benefits native bees and butterflies

Peak camping season kicks off this month

Diesel fuel spill reaches Little Walnut Creek in Dallas County

Big Hollow Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan presentation available for public review

Air quality permits for review, published 05/01/2025

Natural Resource Commission to Meet on May 8 in Des Moines

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