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Banner and Olofson shooting ranges offer discounted annual passes, 2024

The Iowa DNR has discounted its annual passes for the Banner and Olofson shooting ranges for 2025 by $40 making it the perfect gift.

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November 19, 2024
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Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather.

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November 19, 2024
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Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season

The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you

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November 19, 2024
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Bird feeding 101 – attracting birds and maintaining feeders

Bird feeding is among the most popular pastimes in the country, enjoyed by an estimated 57 million people who spend roughly $4 billion annually.

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November 19, 2024
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Essential Autumn tree care tips

Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in your yard or timber areas.

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November 18, 2024
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City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge

The Iowa DNR has approved the City of Cherokee’s request to temporarily discharge partially treated wastewater into the Little Sioux River.

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November 18, 2024
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Use SLEIS To Slice the Time Spent Reporting Emissions

Using the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) will simplify your 2024 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate.

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November 18, 2024
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Water level to drop at Meadow Lake

The water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting the week of June 26, to help improve the size of bluegills.

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November 18, 2024
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Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024

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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November 14, 2024
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Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world.

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November 12, 2024
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Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing $900,000 in competitive grants for communities to plant trees.

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November 12, 2024
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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

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November 7, 2024
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DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

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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November 7, 2024
News Release

Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall

After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, from the latest Water Summary Update.

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November 7, 2024
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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 6, 2024

On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure.

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November 6, 2024

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