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Watershed Improvement
News Release

Easter Lake thriving thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Easter Lake, a popular area for fishing and swimming in Polk County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

Display Date
May 8, 2025
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This image shows the waterfront for Easter Lake in Des Moines, Iowa.
Watershed Improvement
Fishing - Trout
News Release

New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery

Sediment flowing into Siewers Spring, the water source for the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery, creates muddy water conditions after larger rainfall events.

Display Date
July 9, 2024
Fishing - Trout
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
Watershed Improvement
News Release

Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

Display Date
March 22, 2024
Watershed Improvement
News Release

DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list (303(d) list).

Display Date
March 19, 2024
Watershed Improvement
Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa Nonpoint Source Plan Vision available for public review

Iowa’s Nonpoint Source Management Plan Vision document and public presentation are now available for public review and comment

Display Date
December 7, 2023
Watershed Improvement
Public Meeting or Comments

DNR offers public comment period on Chariton River Water Quality Improvement Plan

Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Chariton River can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

Display Date
July 24, 2023
Watershed Improvement
Public Meeting or Comments

DNR requests public comment on statewide lake bacteria water quality improvement plan

Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in lake environments for bacteria can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube.

Display Date
July 24, 2023
Watershed Improvement
News Release

EPA recognizes project to restore Tete des Morts Creek in Jackson County

The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the Tete des Morts Watershed Project in Jackson County as a success story.

Display Date
March 30, 2023
Watershed Improvement
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
News Release

Oxbow restoration project returns unique ecosystem to Cedar Rock Wildlife Area

An opportunity to restore an oxbow on the Wapsipinicon River has come along since the DNR Cedar Wapsi Wildlife Unit starting wetland installation at Cedar Rock.

Display Date
February 13, 2023
Watershed Improvement
News Release

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks.

Display Date
January 26, 2023
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