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Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024

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
June 20, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024

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

Display Date
June 20, 2024
State Parks
News Release

New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors

Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®.

Display Date
June 18, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/13/2024

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

Display Date
June 13, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house

Plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies.

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June 11, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024

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
June 6, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024

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

Display Date
June 6, 2024
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years

After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions.

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June 6, 2024
State Parks
News Release

Your passport to adventure this summer in Iowa state parks

The Iowa State Park Passport is back in 2024 and better than ever.

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May 28, 2024
News Release

Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

Fawning season traditionally begins during the last week of May, peaks in the first couple of weeks of June, before gradually tapering off.

Display Date
May 28, 2024
Water Monitoring
News Release

Equipment to measure waves deployed this week in Upper Mississippi River Pool 13

A study to learn more about waves and water clarity on the Mississippi River is underway after wave monitors were deployed within several locations on Pool 13.

Display Date
May 28, 2024
State Parks
News Release

Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season

Visitors to Cedar Rock State Park will come away inspired and fascinated by this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Buchanan County.

Display Date
May 28, 2024
Forest Landowner Assistance
News Release

Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

The DNR has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans.

Display Date
May 28, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/25/2024

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

Display Date
May 25, 2024
Trout Fishing
Watershed Improvement
News Release

After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa.

A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan.

Display Date
May 23, 2024

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