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Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Iowa’s Water Year, which covers Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, was the first with above-normal precipitation since 2019.

October 3, 2024

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Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.

October 1, 2024

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Grants available for community tree plantings

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

October 1, 2024

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Fall community trout stocking starts October 18

The Iowa DNR will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool weather trout program.

October 1, 2024

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Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative Celebrates Source Water Protection Week

The Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative is excited to join the national effort in recognizing Source Water Protection week.

September 26, 2024

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Pella Wildlife Area to be closed for mine reclamation work

The Iowa DNR and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will begin a project to restore a 165-acre portion of the Pella Wildlife Area.

September 26, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

All hunters who pursue migratory game birds are required to register for Harvest Information Program.

September 24, 2024

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Low key Tuttle Lake Wildlife Area offers a little bit of everything for the outdoors

Tuttle Lake Wildlife Area is an out-of-the-way kind of place known locally for its pheasant hunting and, recently, sneaky good walleye fishing.

September 24, 2024

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Air quality permits for review, published 09/19/2024

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

September 19, 2024

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DNR enforcement actions, published 09/19/2024

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

September 19, 2024

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Mix of short and tallgrass prairie increases species diversity at Heritage Hills in Clarke County

The Heritage Hills tract in Clarke County is a 595-acre public wildlife area that offers views of a picturesque southern Iowa landscape.

September 17, 2024

Land Quality

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Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 120.2 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements by the Iowa DNR.

September 12, 2024

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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.

September 12, 2024

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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.

September 10, 2024

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Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

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

September 10, 2024

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Water Summary Update: Water Year ends with a surplus despite very dry September

Drivers stay alert for deer movement

Grants available for community tree plantings

Fall community trout stocking starts October 18

Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative Celebrates Source Water Protection Week

Pella Wildlife Area to be closed for mine reclamation work

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

Low key Tuttle Lake Wildlife Area offers a little bit of everything for the outdoors

Air quality permits for review, published 09/19/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/19/2024

Mix of short and tallgrass prairie increases species diversity at Heritage Hills in Clarke County

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

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

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

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

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