Pay Iowa EASY Air Invoices on the DNR Payment Portal 6/27/2024 4:04:00 PM View Count 257 In order to improve payment convenience, invoices from the Iowa Easy Air system can now be paid on the DNR Payment Portal.
Air quality permits for review, published 06/27/2024 6/27/2024 11:35:00 AM View Count 290 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/27/2024 6/27/2024 11:34:00 AM View Count 390 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people 6/27/2024 11:31:00 AM View Count 352 As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.
Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery 6/27/2024 11:28:00 AM View Count 1060 While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode.
Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions 6/25/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 410 The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) held the Iowa State Championship match June 22-23, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program skeet championships 6/25/2024 12:20:00 PM View Count 393 342 athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships held June 20-23 at the New Pioneer Gun Club in Waukee.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions 6/25/2024 12:15:00 PM View Count 454 The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August 6/25/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 512 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July 6/25/2024 11:44:00 AM View Count 439 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.
DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July 6/25/2024 11:41:00 AM View Count 771 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years. The meetings are open to the public.
Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend 6/25/2024 11:36:00 AM View Count 663 DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters.
DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend 6/25/2024 11:33:00 AM View Count 691 DES MOINES, Iowa – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers.
Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons 6/24/2024 4:08:00 PM View Count 1650 Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.
Air Quality Rules Crosswalk and Document Updates 6/24/2024 3:54:00 PM View Count 454 The DNR has finalized air quality rule changes to implement Executive Order 10 (EO10).
Flooding causes wastewater bypasses, unsafe waterways and closes parks 6/22/2024 3:35:00 PM View Count 1179 STATEWIDE -- Following heavy rainfall throughout Northern Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede
Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024 6/20/2024 12:01:00 PM View Count 699 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024 6/20/2024 12:00:00 PM View Count 966 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions 6/19/2024 10:38:00 AM View Count 1007 Athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships held June 13-15 at Black Oak Clays near Pella. The course was set by Dave Koch of Little Fox River Sporting Clays in Missouri.
New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors 6/18/2024 12:04:00 PM View Count 918 POLK CITY – Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®.
Wastewater released near Carter Lake 6/17/2024 4:35:00 PM View Count 865 On Friday, June 14th, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Atlantic received a complaint alleging sewage flowing on the ground at Lakeside Estates Trailer Home Park in Carter Lake
Heavy rainfall in northwest Iowa leads to multiple wastewater treatment bypasses near the Okoboji Lakes area, public advised to avoid floodwaters 6/17/2024 2:56:00 PM View Count 4235 Heavy rainfall and power outages in northwest Iowa lead to multiple wastewater discharges in the Iowa Great Lakes area
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/13/2024 6/13/2024 11:03:00 AM View Count 1160 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 6/13/2024 6/13/2024 11:01:00 AM View Count 875 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 18. The meeting is open to the public.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa 6/11/2024 2:26:00 PM View Count 1383 Athletes from 120 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds, north of Cedar Falls, June 3-9 for the 2024 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship.
Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house 6/11/2024 2:24:00 PM View Count 1178 If you enjoy eating apples, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, squash and more, thank a bee. Or, better yet, plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies.
DNR Seeking Input on Proposed Updates to Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance 6/11/2024 12:35:00 PM View Count 724 The DNR is seeking public input on proposed changes to our air dispersion modeling guidance.
Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years 6/6/2024 3:06:00 PM View Count 1408 After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024 6/6/2024 3:04:00 PM View Count 1484 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024 6/6/2024 3:01:00 PM View Count 1219 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13 6/6/2024 2:09:00 PM View Count 1294 Le Claire, Iowa– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on June 13, at the Holiday Inn Express Le Claire, Business Conference Room, 1201 Canal Shore Dr., in Le Claire.
Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community 6/4/2024 11:36:00 AM View Count 1692 Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
Double Skeet State Championship Results 5/28/2024 2:28:00 PM View Count 1861 82 athletes competed for the Double Skeet state championship at Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, on May 25, 2024.
Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest 5/28/2024 2:26:00 PM View Count 1829 DES MOINES -- If you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2024 Photo Contest, hosted by the National Association of State Park Directors. Photos will feature state parks from Iowa and other states, and could be included in calendars and other publications.
Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage 5/28/2024 2:24:00 PM View Count 1838 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans.
Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season 5/28/2024 2:23:00 PM View Count 1982 QUASQUETON, IA -- Visitors to Cedar Rock State Park will come away inspired and fascinated by this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Buchanan County. Located above a limestone bluff along the banks of the Wapsipinicon River, the park is open for the season from May 22 through Oct. 6.
Shooting sports athletes converge on Cedar Falls for Iowa’s largest trap shoot 5/28/2024 2:20:00 PM View Count 2251 Nearly 3,100 Iowa shooting sports athletes from grade school through high school will shoot 780,000 targets during the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Trap Championships, June 3-9, in Cedar Falls.
Equipment to measure waves deployed this week in Upper Mississippi River Pool 13 5/28/2024 2:18:00 PM View Count 1769 CLINTON, Iowa - A study to learn more about waves and water clarity on the Mississippi River is underway after wave monitors were deployed within several locations on Pool 13.
Fawning season is here, deer are on the move 5/28/2024 2:16:00 PM View Count 1898 Fawning season traditionally begins during the last week of May, peaks in the first couple of weeks of June, before gradually tapering off. And that means deer are on the move.
Your passport to adventure this summer in Iowa state parks 5/28/2024 2:13:00 PM View Count 1807 The Iowa State Park Passport is back in 2024 and better than ever. With more than 60 state parks and forests featured on the Passport, visitors will love discovering hidden gems in the state park system.
No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year 5/23/2024 4:14:00 PM View Count 1814 There will be no changes in Air Quality Bureau fees for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.
Title V Air Emissions Fees due July 1 5/23/2024 4:10:00 PM View Count 1833 Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2023 emissions fees by July 1, 2024.
Air quality permits for review, published 5/23/2024 5/23/2024 10:48:00 AM View Count 1800 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.
Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend 5/23/2024 10:41:00 AM View Count 2887 Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors are urged to plan in advance heading into the holiday weekend in case a park activity or location is affected.
After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa. 5/23/2024 8:12:00 AM View Count 2105 A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan. The Trout Run and Siewers Spring project, funded by EPA Section 319 grants, is a collaboration between the DNR 319 Program and DNR Fisheries. The project aims to provide increased technical assistance and cost-share for soil health and water quality practices for farmers and landowners in the watershed.