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Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: April rainfall helps improve drought conditions across the state

Consistent above-normal rainfall in April has improved overall drought conditions across the state, leading to increased river and stream levels.

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May 9, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Have a fun and safe summer on the water

Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

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May 9, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/09/2024

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

Display Date
May 9, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 5/09/2024

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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May 9, 2024
Air Quality
News Release

Six tips for helping Iowa’s air quality and enjoying the outdoors

With May 6-10 as National Air Quality Awareness Week, here are six tips for enjoying the outdoors with air quality in mind.

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May 7, 2024
Camping
State Parks
News Release

Peak camping season begins May 1

With more than 864,000 campers and almost 14 million visitor days last year, state parks are anticipating another busy season.

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April 30, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/25/2024

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

Display Date
April 26, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 4/25/2024

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.

Display Date
April 26, 2024
Blog
News Release

Iowa urban tree identification guide

Learn more about urban tree identification from the Department of Natural Resources.

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April 25, 2024
News Release

Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.

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April 23, 2024
Air Quality
News Release

Air Quality Offices Moving April 19-23

The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving from the Wallace Building to a new office at 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321

Display Date
April 23, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

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April 16, 2024
News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1.

Display Date
April 16, 2024
Forestry
Advisory
News Release

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees.

Display Date
April 9, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon

Breeding Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) disappeared from Iowa in the mid-20th Century.

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April 8, 2024

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