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News Release

Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 08/06/2026

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

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August 6, 2026
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Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued for western Iowa as dry conditions persist

Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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August 6, 2026
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News Release

Tips to control late summer underwater aquatic plants in ponds

A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance.

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August 4, 2026
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area

Given its size and ease of access, it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.

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August 4, 2026
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh

Along Iowa Hwy. 15 out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.

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August 4, 2026
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Boating
News Release

Sioux Falls man identified in fatal West Okoboji Lake boat collision

Zhong Jie Teng, 64, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died from injuries suffered from a boating collision on West Lake Okoboji on Aug. 2.

Display Date
August 4, 2026
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Advisory
News Release

Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County.

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August 4, 2026
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Boating
News Release

DNR investigating fatal boat collision on West Lake Okoboji

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating collision that occurred today on West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County.

Display Date
August 3, 2026
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Boating
News Release

Meservey man identified in fatal Clear Lake boat collision

Dennis Ritter, 59, of Meservey, IA, died Thursday in a fatal boating collision on Clear Lake. Investigation into the accident is currently underway.

Display Date
July 31, 2026
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Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 7/30/2026

DES MOINES – The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

Display Date
July 30, 2026
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 7/30/2026

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

Display Date
July 30, 2026
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Recycling
News Release

DNR hosting online Iowa Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event on August 11, 2026.

Display Date
July 30, 2026
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Boating
News Release

Iowa DNR investigating boating fatality on Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a boating fatality that occurred on the west end of Clear Lake earlier today.

Display Date
July 30, 2026
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News Release

Public meeting to discuss shoreline restoration at Pilsbury Point

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on August 6 at 6 p.m. at the Maser Monarch Lodge in Okoboji to discuss restoration at Pilsbury Point on West Lake Okoboji.

Display Date
July 29, 2026
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Invasive Species
News Release

Eurasian watermilfoil treated in West Okoboji Lake canal

Iowa Department DNR recently discovered and treated a small, isolated population of Eurasian watermilfoil growing in the canal system south of Miller’s Bay.

Display Date
July 29, 2026
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