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Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Work at Towhead Lake supports grassland species, upland gamebirds

Towhead Lake was once a natural shallow lake, with a network of connected wetlands, considered sovereign land by the state highway commission.

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June 20, 2023
News Release

Swimmers itch is showing up, right on schedule

Swimmer’s itch is starting to make its presence known in many of Iowa’s natural lakes in north central and northwest Iowa.

Display Date
June 20, 2023
Boating
News Release

Operation Dry Water starts July 1

A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law.

Display Date
June 20, 2023
Lake Restoration Program
News Release

Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake nearing completion

A second and final season of dredging on Black Hawk Lake, located in Sac County, is scheduled to end the week of June 18th.

Display Date
June 20, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/15/2023

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 15, 2023
Air Quality
Advisory
News Release

Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the eastern third of the state.

Display Date
June 15, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, is a new 240-acre reconstructed prairie and a 30-acre wetland that is open to the public.

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June 13, 2023
Boating
News Release

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital.

Display Date
June 13, 2023
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

An excessively dry start to the recreation season is delaying the opening of the newly renovated campground at Pikes Peak State Park.

Display Date
June 13, 2023
News Release

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

The Iowa DNR will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

Display Date
June 13, 2023
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

Display Date
June 13, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/8/2023

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 8, 2023
Pollution Prevention P2
Land Quality
News Release

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with the Iowa DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

Display Date
June 8, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May

The state of Iowa faced a dry May with only 2.54 inches of rainfall, which is just over half of its normal rainfall for the month.

Display Date
June 8, 2023
Animal Feeding Operations
News Release

Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)

The State of Iowa is transitioning to a new electronic payment system that will impact the online Animal Feeding Operation application (EMMP) later this summer.

Display Date
June 6, 2023

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