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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at McKinley Lake in Creston

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is relaxing the fishing regulations at McKinley Lake in Creston.

July 16, 2024

News Release

2024 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

The DNR Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments.

July 16, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Hunting - Education

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course

The DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to women who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

July 16, 2024

Boating

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed nonpermanent structures and boating administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for nonpermanent structures, permanently moored vessels, boating registration, and more.

July 16, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed special events and fireworks displays administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for special events and fireworks displays.

July 16, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa

Some areas of northwest Iowa received more than half a year's worth of rain during the final week of June, leading to significant flooding conditions.

July 11, 2024

Recycling

News Release

Mobile Education Exhibit returns, available for reservations

After a brief hiatus, the Iowa DNR is excited to announce the return of our Mobile Education Exhibit.

July 11, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/11/2024

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

July 11, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/11/2024

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.

July 11, 2024

Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Moulton in Appanoose County following a water main break.

July 10, 2024

Trout Fishing

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for driving in meandered streams.

July 10, 2024

Hunting

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs.

July 10, 2024

News Release

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

Fort Atkinson State Preserve is once again open to the public following an extensive preservation project at the historic site.

July 9, 2024

Off-Highway Vehicles

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions, 7/9/2024

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs.

July 9, 2024

Watershed Improvement

Trout Fishing

News Release

New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery

Sediment flowing into Siewers Spring, the water source for the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery, creates muddy water conditions after larger rainfall events.

July 9, 2024

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at McKinley Lake in Creston

2024 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course

DNR seeks comment on proposed nonpermanent structures and boating administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks comment on proposed special events and fireworks displays administrative rule revisions

Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa

Mobile Education Exhibit returns, available for reservations

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/11/2024

Air quality permits for review, published 07/11/2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions, 7/9/2024

New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery

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