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Forestry Fire
News Release

2023 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

The Iowa DNR Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments.

Display Date
July 25, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Crow Creek Wildlife Area to close temporarily during construction project

A construction project at Crow Creek Wildlife Area, on the north edge of Davenport, will temporarily close access to the area while work is underway.

Display Date
July 24, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 7/24/2023

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

Display Date
July 24, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Swan Lake Road closed for road improvement project

A section of Swan Lake Road on the Hawkeye Wildlife Area west of Greencastle Road, will be closed for several weeks while a bridge is being replaced.

Display Date
July 18, 2023
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Lake Ahquabi State Park campground to open July 20

The Iowa DNR is re-opening the newly renovated Lake Ahquabi State Park campground on July 20.

Display Date
July 18, 2023
News Release

Catch a summer of family fun

A summer of family fun is just a short drive and a fishing pole away. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip.

Display Date
July 18, 2023
News Release

DNR investigating drowning on Mississippi River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating an apparent drowning on July 14 on the Mississippi River near Buffalo Shores.

Display Date
July 18, 2023
News Release

Celebrate a child’s first fish

Preserve the memory of your child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate.

Display Date
July 11, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update for June 2023: Drought Conditions Intensify after another dry month

The state of Iowa experienced another dry month, with June providing 2.90 inches of rain, only 55 percent of normal.

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July 6, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Central Iowa birding opportunities abound at Chichaqua - Neal Smith Bird Conservation Area

An estimated 800 million birds migrate through Iowa in the spring, and up to one billion in the fall, putting Iowa in the top 5 in the country for volume.

Display Date
July 5, 2023
Boating
News Release

Injuries reported in boat explosion at Lake Rathbun on Sunday

A mechanical malfunction likely led to a boat motor explosion injuring five at Lake Rathbun on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Display Date
July 3, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/29/2023

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 29, 2023
Wastewater Permitting
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New electronic fee payment option for Wastewater Construction permit applications and NPDES permits

The Wastewater Engineering and NPDES Sections now accept electronic payments for Wastewater Construction Permit applications and NPDES permit fees.

Display Date
June 29, 2023
Air Quality
Advisory
News Release

DNR issues air quality advisory for eastern Iowa through Friday

The Iowa DNR has issued an air quality advisory for all counties in the eastern half of Iowa, approximately from Interstate-35 to the east.

Display Date
June 28, 2023
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Stay safe paddling this 4th of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

Display Date
June 27, 2023

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