Heavy rainfall leads to multiple wastewater treatment bypasses, public advised to avoid floodwaters 5/22/2024 12:51:00 PM View Count 2189 Following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and Tuesday’s severe storms, multiple Iowa wastewater treatment plants have reported discharging untreated or partially treated wastewater.
Wastewater discharge at City of Fontanelle reaches Middle Nodaway River, published 05/22/2024 5/22/2024 12:48:00 PM View Count 1825 Heavy precipitation is causing a discharge of untreated wastewater from the City of Fontanelle. It is flowing from the lift station located at Washington and Main Streets in town to an unnamed tributary which runs more than a mile before reaching the Middle Nodaway River.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns international skeet and international bunker trap champions 5/21/2024 3:41:00 PM View Count 2250 The Scholastic Clay Target Program held championship events for International Skeet and International Bunker Trap on May 18-19.
Trap, sporting clays, and skeet championship preview 5/21/2024 3:39:00 PM View Count 2014 Iowa’s youth shooting sports athletes are preparing for several upcoming state championship events.
Iowa DNR fire program gearing up for national wildfires 5/21/2024 3:37:00 PM View Count 1952 AMES – After sending three different type 6 engine crews to Texas in late March and April, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa dispatched to wildfires across the country.
Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home 5/21/2024 3:34:00 PM View Count 1946 Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.
Iowa DNR seeking chronic wasting disease ambassadors in southern Iowa 5/21/2024 3:32:00 PM View Count 1859 Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa DNR and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach that seeks to help Iowans address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.
Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9 5/21/2024 3:29:00 PM View Count 7988 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Expect heavy boat traffic on Iowa waters for Memorial Day Weekend 5/21/2024 3:28:00 PM View Count 2061 The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial beginning to Iowa’s boating season is days away and boaters across the state are busy preparing their watercraft for the holiday.
Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend 5/21/2024 3:25:00 PM View Count 1834 Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.
Iowa’s 2024 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment 5/20/2024 8:50:00 PM View Count 1732 The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems.
Kirke Woods management topic of June 6 public meeting 5/20/2024 8:39:00 PM View Count 1809 BEVINGTON, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 474-acre Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, on June 6, at 5:30 p.m., at the Bevington City Hall.
Boil advisory issued for City of Bayard 5/20/2024 8:36:00 PM View Count 1622 BAYARD, Iowa -- A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Bayard in Guthrie County due to depressurization of the entire system.
Boil advisory issued for City of Audubon 5/17/2024 2:33:00 PM View Count 1862 A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Audubon in Audubon County following a water main break.
Air quality permits for review, published 5/16/2024 5/16/2024 11:15:00 AM View Count 1792 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 5/16/2024 5/16/2024 11:13:00 AM View Count 1996 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 5/14/2024 5/14/2024 1:09:00 PM View Count 1975 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 22. The meeting is open to the public.
DNR to host tour of Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort repairs 5/14/2024 12:35:00 PM View Count 1941 FORT ATKINSON-- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public walking tour on May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson. The tour will allow participants to observe progress of the current repair project impacting several of the historic structures at the preserve. The tour will be led by DNR Field Engineer Ken Howe. The event will be held rain or shine.
Skeet doubles event set for May 25 in Oskaloosa 5/14/2024 12:33:00 PM View Count 1918 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program’s first ever skeet doubles competition is scheduled for May 25, at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, in Oskaloosa.
Iowa’s state shooting sports championship events begin May 18 5/14/2024 12:30:00 PM View Count 1960 Iowa’s state shooting sports season is here, where thousands of student athletes from elementary to high school and colleges across the state compete in seven shooting sports championship events over the next several weeks, for the chance to earn scholarships, prizes and more.
National Archery in the Schools Program nationals results 5/14/2024 12:27:00 PM View Count 1917 Several Iowa NASP Archers qualified for and participated in the recent US Eastern and Western Nationals.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/14/2024 12:25:00 PM View Count 1951 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award 5/14/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 1741 Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream Stewardship Award.
2024 spring turkey season was one for the record books 5/14/2024 12:21:00 PM View Count 2140 The final segment of Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season closed Sunday, ending the spring season with a record harvest of 16,059 birds reported, surpassing the 2023 record harvest of 14,843.
Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 23 5/14/2024 9:51:00 AM View Count 1619 Plan to attend an open forum with DNR staff at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on Thursday, May 23.
Forney Lake management is topic of June 4 public meeting 5/14/2024 9:46:00 AM View Count 1968 HAMBURG, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 1,317-acre Forney Lake Wildlife Area.
Iowa State Forest Nursery End of Season Sale 5/13/2024 2:49:00 PM View Count 1648 All remaining State Forest Nursery seedlings are 30 percent off until May 24. Choose from a variety of hardwoods, shrubs and conifers.
Air quality permits for review, published 5/09/2024 5/9/2024 2:55:00 PM View Count 1662 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 5/09/2024 5/9/2024 2:52:00 PM View Count 1728 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Have a fun and safe summer on the water 5/9/2024 2:51:00 PM View Count 1794 Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.
Iowa companies reduce pollution, improve air quality through college internship program 5/9/2024 2:49:00 PM View Count 1558 May 6 - 10 is Air Quality Awareness Week, and Iowa companies have a decades-long track record of reducing air emissions through improved manufacturing processes, the use of innovative energy-efficient equipment and more.
Water Summary Update: April rainfall helps improve drought conditions across the state 5/9/2024 2:40:00 PM View Count 1545 Consistent above-normal rainfall in April has improved overall drought conditions across the state, leading to increased river and stream levels, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/9/2024 8:29:00 AM View Count 1409 The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2024 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).
Wastewater Bypass City of Fontanelle to Middle Nodaway River 5/7/2024 1:24:00 PM View Count 1387 ADAIR COUNTY—Heavy precipitation is causing a bypass of untreated wastewater from the City of Fontanelle. It is flowing from the lift station located at Washington and Main Streets in town to an unnamed tributary which runs over a mile before reaching the Middle Nodaway River.
World Migratory Bird Day is May 11 5/7/2024 12:05:00 PM View Count 1838 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has been raising awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation since 1993. On May 11, WMBD is a chance to celebrate migratory birds across countries and continents. This year’s theme is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds."
Six tips for helping Iowa’s air quality and enjoying the outdoors 5/7/2024 12:03:00 PM View Count 1579 Spending time outdoors is important for both mental health and physical fitness. With May 6-10 as National Air Quality Awareness Week, here are six tips for enjoying the outdoors with air quality in mind:
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9 5/6/2024 7:16:00 AM View Count 1559 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 9, at 6200 Park Ave., Suite 200, Pine Lake Conference Room, in Des Moines.
Air quality permits under review, published 5/2/2024 5/2/2024 2:41:00 PM View Count 1205 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR to host public meeting on Lake Keomah restoration plans 4/30/2024 11:49:00 AM View Count 1389 OSKALOOSA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to present preliminary restoration plans for Lake Keomah, on May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Lake Keomah State Park Lodge, 2720 Keomah Lane, east of Oskaloosa.
Landowners invited to Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network events in Amana, Fairfield 4/30/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 1301 The Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network is hosting two events in May for women who are landowners.
Peak camping season begins May 1 4/30/2024 11:44:00 AM View Count 1657 Iowa state parks and forest staff are busy preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom, cabin, lodge and shelter facilities.
Air quality permits for review, published 4/25/2024 4/26/2024 10:52:00 AM View Count 1449 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 4/25/2024 4/26/2024 10:48:00 AM View Count 1690 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Iowa urban tree identification guide 4/25/2024 1:35:00 PM View Count 2784 These are the trees in our neighborhoods, the trees that you see each day! Know what to look for to better ID the trees around you.
Fertilizer spill in Burlington reaches Hawkeye Creek 4/24/2024 6:53:00 AM View Count 1768 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fertilizer spill in the City of Burlington in Des Moines County.