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Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, August 17, 2023

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 17, 2023

Trout Fishing

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round

The parking lot at the northwest corner of the Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area provides a good spot to people watch, or more precisely, vehicle watch.

August 16, 2023

News Release

Help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants around West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help to prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and brittle naiad around West Okoboji Lake.

August 16, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

Hawkeye Wildlife Area to host 12th Annual Pelican Festival

The public is invited to the 12th Annual Pelican Festival, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area, near Swisher.

August 16, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Aug. 17 via teleconference

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference beginning at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 17.

August 15, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, August 10, 2023

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 10, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published August 10, 2023

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

August 10, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

How Do You Outdoors? Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes and more

Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair, August 10 - 20, for a chance to win prizes, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation.

August 9, 2023

News Release

Invasive aquatic plants confirmed at West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa DNR recently discovered Eurasian watermilfoil growing throughout the canals near Miller’s Bay and The Harbor canals on West Okoboji Lake.

August 9, 2023

State Parks

Hunting

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight

Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.

August 9, 2023

State Parks

Events & Public Meetings

Iowa DNR to host open house on Gull Point State Park improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Gull Point State Park, at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22.

August 9, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: July 2023 - Drought conditions intensify after another dry month

The month of July ended in dry conditions, with Iowa receiving 3.10 inches of rain, more than an inch below normal.

August 3, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, August 3, 2023

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 3, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 8/3/2023

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

August 3, 2023

Wastewater Bypass City of Fontanelle and Middle Nodaway River

Heavy precipitation is causing a bypass of untreated wastewater from the City of Fontanelle.

August 2, 2023

News Releases

Air Quality permits under review, August 17, 2023

High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round

Help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants around West Okoboji Lake

Hawkeye Wildlife Area to host 12th Annual Pelican Festival

Natural Resource Commission to meet Aug. 17 via teleconference

Air Quality permits under review, August 10, 2023

DNR Enforcement Actions, published August 10, 2023

How Do You Outdoors? Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes and more

Invasive aquatic plants confirmed at West Okoboji Lake

Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight

Iowa DNR to host open house on Gull Point State Park improvement plans

Water Summary Update: July 2023 - Drought conditions intensify after another dry month

Air Quality permits under review, August 3, 2023

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 8/3/2023

Wastewater Bypass City of Fontanelle and Middle Nodaway River

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