Wastewater Permitting News Release 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
Wildlife - Turkey Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring News Release Counting turkeys The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. Display Date June 27, 2023
Forestry News Release Grant funds available for communities impacted by emerald ash borer The Iowa DNR received Emerald Ash Borer Reforestation funds through a grant with the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters. Display Date June 27, 2023
Air Quality Advisory News Release DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday The Iowa DNR has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa. Display Date June 27, 2023
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/22/2023 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 22, 2023
Air Quality News Release Duplicate Air Quality Files in OpenText Users of DNR’s OpenText electronic records management system may come across instances where searches for air quality records may produce two identical records. Display Date June 20, 2023
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Weather model forecasts bump in Iowa pheasant population Favorable winter and spring weather across much of Iowa is expected to benefit pheasant hunters this fall. Display Date June 20, 2023
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. Display Date 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
