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Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing $900,000 in competitive grants for communities to plant trees.

November 12, 2024

News Release

Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world.

November 12, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

November 7, 2024

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

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

November 7, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa DNR will have their monthly business meeting November 19.

November 7, 2024

News Release

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, from the latest Water Summary Update.

November 7, 2024

Advisory

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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

November 7, 2024

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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 6, 2024

On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure.

November 6, 2024

News Release

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

The Iowa DNR has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville

November 6, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

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.

November 5, 2024

News Release

Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now offers electronic reporting for air quality compliance reports.

November 4, 2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 11/1/2024

MORTON MILLS - On October 31, the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

November 1, 2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 10/31/2024

On October 31 at 10:55 a.m., the Iowa DNR was notified of a potential cattle manure release into an unnamed tributary of Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.

October 31, 2024

News Release

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady.

October 31, 2024

News Release

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.

October 31, 2024

News Releases

Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 6, 2024

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

Air quality permits for review, published 09/05/2024

Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 11/1/2024

DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County, 10/31/2024

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents

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