News Releases

The Upper Wapsi Wildlife Area is returning to a mix of wetlands, timber, and prairie that traditionally would make up this area, hosting various wildlife.

May 30, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, May 30, 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.

May 30, 2023

Boating

News Release

Boater collides with bridge piling on Cedar River

On May 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, Jeffrey Mattison, 51, of Cedar Rapids, collided with a bridge piling while boating on the Cedar River upstream.

May 27, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water conservation alert declared for portions of northern Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

A mandatory nonessential water usage restriction is in effect immediately for the customers of the Avoca Treatment Plant Distribution System.

May 26, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, May 25, 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.

May 25, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 5/25/2023

DNR seeks informal comment on the proposed rules for review: 567 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) chapters 3, 10, 12, and 17.

May 25, 2023

Advisory

Boil order for portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County residents and business, are advised to boil their water before using it.

May 25, 2023

Air Quality

Advisory

Forestry Fire

News Release

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

Wildfire smoke carries particulates as well as massive amounts of gases and a cocktail of chemicals that can enhance ozone formation hundreds miles down.

May 24, 2023

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend.

May 23, 2023

Boating

News Release

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa DNR is investigating a drowning Saturday afternoon on West Okoboji Lake.

May 23, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

May 23, 2023

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Bat survey looking for volunteers

The DNR and ISU are looking for volunteers interested in performing night time surveys for bats in Dubuque, Pocahontas, Marshall, Franklin and Butler counties.

May 23, 2023

News Releases

Air Quality permits under review, June 1, 2023

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 in Des Moines

Discover Hidden Gems with the 2023 State Park Passport

Different habitats on the Upper Wapsi Wildlife Area attracts and supports diverse wildlife

Air Quality permits under review, May 30, 2023

Boater collides with bridge piling on Cedar River

Water conservation alert declared for portions of northern Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Air Quality permits under review, May 25, 2023

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 5/25/2023

Boil order for portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Bat survey looking for volunteers

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