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News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/12/2024

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.

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September 12, 2024
News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 28, 2024

Join park staff to help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities, and spend time outdoors.

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September 10, 2024
News Release

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Wiese Slough is one of those places where the locals go when they need to get their outdoors “fix.”

Display Date
September 10, 2024
News Release

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Now Available

The DNR has finalized the most recent updates to the air dispersion modeling guidance.

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September 6, 2024
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August sees return of dry conditions

Consistent above-normal rainfall during the summer months slowed in August, leading to a return of dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
September 5, 2024
News Release

Public meeting to discuss aquatic plant management opportunities at Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public meeting on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall.

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September 3, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/29/2024

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

Display Date
August 29, 2024
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News Release

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2024

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

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August 27, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Pheasant survey predicts another year of good hunting for most of Iowa

Results of Iowa’s 2024 pheasant population survey are in and the results were nearly identical to the 2022 and 2021.

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August 27, 2024
Lake Restoration Program
Trout Fishing
News Release

Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake starting Sept. 3

Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake in Union County will be lowered an additional three feet as a part of an ongoing lake restoration project.

Display Date
August 27, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Radio tagged Iowa birds part of international migration survey

Wood thrushes are fairly common, but the population is declining across its range by as much as 60 percent since 1970.

Display Date
August 27, 2024
Hunting
News Release

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

TOLEDO, Iowa - George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

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August 23, 2024
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Land Quality
News Release

Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs

Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange.

Display Date
August 22, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/22/2024

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

Display Date
August 22, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31

The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population.

Display Date
August 20, 2024

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