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Water Summary Update
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Water Summary Update: Iowa is drought free due to above-average rainfall in July

Drought conditions improved statewide due to above-normal precipitation totals in July, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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August 7, 2025
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Forestry
News Release

New interactive map highlights five years of Derecho recovery

A devastating weather event, known as a derecho, struck Iowa on August 10, 2020. A line of severe storms extended more than 770 miles for 14 hours.

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August 6, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Fishing
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Late summer underwater aquatic plant control for 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 5, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News Release

DNR Unveils New State Park-Inspired Playscape at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES –Iowa DN) is introducing a new hands-on attraction at the Iowa State Fair: the Conservation Discovery Area, located at the historic DNR Building.

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August 5, 2025
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Interactive state parks themed playscape in the DNR building at the Iowa State Fair
Forestry
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DNR to host an open house on the Black Hawk Wildlife Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Speaker Park Shelter House in Lake View.

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August 5, 2025
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Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

DNR to host an open house on Chain-O-Lakes Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is holding an open house on Aug. 19, 2025, to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, and wildlife populations Chain-O-Lakes Wildlife Area.

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August 2, 2025
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Air Quality
News Release

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Iowa

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today and tomorrow over most of the state.

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August 1, 2025
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This image shows hazy skies over Iowa due to wildfires in northwest Canada
Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 07/31/2025

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

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July 31, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/31/2025

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

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July 31, 2025
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Air Quality
News Release

Wildfire smoke affects air quality standards for state

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today and tomorrow over most of the state.

Display Date
July 31, 2025
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This image shows hazy skies over Iowa due to wildfires in northwest Canada
Forestry
News Release

Caution urged as Iowans clean up storm-damaged trees

State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from storms earlier this week in northwest Iowa.

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July 30, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News Release

With gravel pits, the Raccoon River, timber and prairie, White Horse Access offers a lot of outdoor recreation in Sac County

Sometimes, places just feel larger than they are, and White Horse Access is one of those places.

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July 29, 2025
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With close to 100 different plant species in the mix, the four-year-old reconstructed prairie has come in to its own after it was burned this spring. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.
News Release

Hunter Education program opens registration for fall courses

The Iowa DNR offers more than 200 hunter education courses each year, and now is the time to enroll before hunting seasons arrive.

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July 29, 2025
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Hunter walking a field in the fall.
Air Quality
News Release

Unexpected Permit Rescission Emails from Iowa EASY Air?

DNR Air Quality Bureau support staff are working on a project this summer to upload approximately 500 older construction permit rescission letters.

Display Date
July 29, 2025
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Advisory
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DNR investigating fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County.

Display Date
July 29, 2025
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