News Release 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. Display Date September 19, 2024
News Release 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. Display Date September 17, 2024
Land Quality News Release 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. Display Date September 12, 2024
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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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
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. Display Date August 27, 2024
Boating Camping Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports State Parks 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. Display Date 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. Display Date August 23, 2024 Image
