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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/22/2025

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

Display Date
May 22, 2025
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Blue skies and wispy clouds.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/22/2025

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.

Display Date
May 22, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Monitoring
News Release

What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa

Iowa’s DNR tests the water at beaches weekly so you can enjoy it safely. Beach advisories help you make the best choices about when to swim and when to hold off

Display Date
May 22, 2025
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This image shows the beach and water levels at Big Creek State Park
State Parks
News Release

Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest

If you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa DNR invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2025 Photo Contest.

Display Date
May 20, 2025
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A scenic outlook over lush green fields.
Camping
News Release

Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.

Display Date
May 20, 2025
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Camping
News Release

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

Display Date
May 20, 2025
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/15/2025

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

Display Date
May 15, 2025
Image
Blue skies and wispy clouds.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/15/2025

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.

Display Date
May 15, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Air Quality
News Release

Iowa’s 2025 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problem

Display Date
May 13, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
News Release

Lizard Creek recreational activities may resume; fish kill update

Test results from water samples collected from Lizard Creek indicate that the creek no longer shows any byproducts from the spill that occurred on April 14.

Display Date
May 13, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Fishing
News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend.

Display Date
May 13, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality
News Release

Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment, 2025

The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2025 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).

Display Date
May 12, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Advisory
News Release

Boil advisory for Regional Water customers in Southwest Iowa

Regional Water is recommending boiling the water before using it for drinking and to use an alternative source if possible for its Avoca Treatment Plant custome

Display Date
May 11, 2025
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News Release

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings, May 2025

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

Display Date
May 8, 2025
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/08/2025

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

Display Date
May 8, 2025
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Blue skies and wispy clouds.

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