DNR to host an open house on East and West Salt Creek Wildlife Management Areas 11/22/2024 3:06:00 PM View Count 205 The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, forest stewardship plans, wildlife populations and other topics of interest for the East and West Salt Creek Wildlife Management Areas, in Tama County.
2025 P2 Intern Project requests now open 11/21/2024 1:53:00 PM View Count 329 Project requests are currently being accepted from companies interested in participating in the Iowa DNR’s 2025 Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program.
Air quality permits for review, published 11/21/2024 11/21/2024 1:32:00 PM View Count 319 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review
DNR enforcement actions, published 11/21/2024 11/21/2024 12:54:00 PM View Count 373 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws
Boil advisory issued for City of Harlan 11/21/2024 11:49:00 AM View Count 388 A boil advisory has been issued for the entire city of Harlan in Shelby County
Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans 11/20/2024 1:53:00 PM View Count 533 Hunters donated more than 4,100 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2018-2019 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans.
Deer donation program 11/20/2024 1:50:00 PM View Count 509 The Iowa DNR, the Food Bank of Iowa and 31 meat lockers are participating in the Help Us Stop Hunger program for 2024. Hunters are encouraged to contact a participating locker before they harvest a deer to see if the locker has any additional drop off instructions.
Doe harvest registry 11/20/2024 1:47:00 PM View Count 502 Hunters interested in working with farmers to harvest additional does are encouraged to sign up with the Iowa Doe Harvest Registry. The Registry has been a resource that the Iowa DNR has offered to farmers since the mid-2000s, but is now easier to access.
Deer gun seasons important for chronic wasting disease sample collection 11/20/2024 1:43:00 PM View Count 509 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will again be partnering with Iowa deer hunters to collect tissue samples to monitor for chronic wasting disease during the upcoming gun seasons.
Safety first, during the gun deer seasons 11/20/2024 1:41:00 PM View Count 521 For an expected 100,000-plus deer hunters, the long wait is almost over, Iowa’s gun deer seasons are right around the corner.
Iowa’s busiest deer seasons are almost here 11/20/2024 1:39:00 PM View Count 623 Iowa’s most popular deer hunting seasons are just around the corner, when roughly 100,000 hunters take to the timber for the long-awaited gun seasons.
Iowa DNR to host virtual public meeting on chronic wasting disease 11/19/2024 1:52:00 PM View Count 636 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled a virtual public meeting to update the public on statewide chronic wasting disease surveillance and management efforts.
Banner and Olofson shooting ranges offer discounted annual passes 11/19/2024 12:25:00 PM View Count 543 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has discounted its annual passes for the Banner and Olofson shooting ranges for 2025 by $40 making it the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for member of the family.
Safety tips for paddling in cold weather 11/19/2024 12:24:00 PM View Count 628 Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather.
Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season 11/19/2024 12:22:00 PM View Count 644 The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Essential Autumn tree care tips 11/18/2024 11:43:00 AM View Count 731 Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in your yard or timber areas.
City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge 11/18/2024 11:39:00 AM View Count 732 CHEROKEE, IA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the City of Cherokee’s request to temporarily discharge partially treated wastewater into the Little Sioux River due to safety concerns at the city's wastewater treatment facility.
Use SLEIS To Slice the Time Spent Reporting Emissions 11/18/2024 11:23:00 AM View Count 651 Using the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) will simplify your 2024 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate.
Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM 11/15/2024 11:53:00 AM View Count 647 Please join us on December 10 to continue the review and to provide input on draft revisions to the fees for new source review construction permitting, Title V operating permitting, Title V emissions fees, and notifications for demolition and asbestos abatement.
Diesel spill near Minden reaches Keg Creek 11/14/2024 4:47:00 PM View Count 1179 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill at Keg Creek near Minden
Air quality permits for review, published 11/14/2024 11/14/2024 12:19:00 PM View Count 1083 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Grants available to Iowa communities to plant trees 11/12/2024 1:04:00 PM View Count 1589 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing $900,000 in competitive grants for communities to plant trees.
Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state 11/12/2024 12:57:00 PM View Count 1565 Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world. And why would this postage stamp-sized prairie not fall to the plow?
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines 11/7/2024 2:35:00 PM View Count 1866 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.
Air quality permits for review, published 11/07/2024 11/7/2024 12:03:00 PM View Count 1836 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024 11/7/2024 12:02:00 PM View Count 2110 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/07/2024 11/7/2024 12:00:00 PM View Count 1819 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting November 19. The meeting is open to the public.
Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall 11/7/2024 11:58:00 AM View Count 1851 After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update
Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River 11/6/2024 6:18:00 PM View Count 2412 On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge due to equipment failure at the Floyd lift station.
Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake 11/6/2024 7:07:00 AM View Count 2346 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville for the winter.
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/6/2024 7:05:00 AM View Count 2263 Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Electronic Air Compliance Reporting is Now Available 11/4/2024 3:19:00 PM View Count 2099 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now offers electronic reporting for air quality compliance reports.
DNR investigating feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County 10/31/2024 5:55:00 PM View Count 2512 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a feedlot manure runoff at Sevenmile Creek in Montgomery County.
Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2 10/31/2024 1:50:00 PM View Count 2876 Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady, and there are some early indications wild fur pelt prices could be trending up this winter.
New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents 10/31/2024 1:48:00 PM View Count 2666 Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.
Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter 10/31/2024 1:46:00 PM View Count 2653 After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop to similar levels as in 2023.
Paddling, hiking, hunting - even fishing a secluded trout stream - Turkey River Wildlife Area has a lot to offer 10/31/2024 1:43:00 PM View Count 2633 Four turkeys cautiously left the safety of the timber’s cover to wander into a small alfalfa field to hunt for insects at the aptly named Turkey River Wildlife Area.
Air quality permits for review, published 10/31/2024 10/31/2024 1:41:00 PM View Count 2453 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports 10/31/2024 1:38:00 PM View Count 2495 The Iowa DNR’s Sustainable Materials Management initiative is announcing the results of three studies examining the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state.
Sewage discharge reaches North Walnut Creek in Polk County 10/29/2024 4:51:00 PM View Count 2757 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge running into North Walnut Creek in Polk County
Air quality permits for review, published 10/24/2024 10/24/2024 2:12:00 PM View Count 3202 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 10/24/2024 10/24/2024 2:11:00 PM View Count 3424 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Collegiate trap, skeet, sporting clays, and super sporting clays state championship results 10/22/2024 12:40:00 PM View Count 3782 Athletes from nine Iowa colleges competed in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Collegiate Championships in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Super Sporting Clays, Oct. 19-20, at the New Pioneer Gun Club, in Waukee.
Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall 10/22/2024 12:39:00 PM View Count 4732 Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.
Hanlontown Slough’s mix of prairie and wetlands attracts wildlife and hunters to Worth County 10/22/2024 12:37:00 PM View Count 3531 A narrow strip of land, two plus miles long, with a history of being too wet to farm, has become an important waterfowl production area, home to other species in need of conservation and serving to improve water quality in the Cedar River watershed.