DNR News Releases

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

3/14/2024 10:06:00 AM
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RED OAK – DNR staff continue to investigate the New Cooperative fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County. The release has been stopped and clean-up efforts are still underway.

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

3/12/2024 10:44:00 AM
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RED OAK, Iowa – On March 11, New Cooperative in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release on-site early Monday morning.

Bridge collapse causes fertilizer and diesel to enter Tarkio River near Stanton

12/2/2023 2:55:00 PM
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STANTON, Iowa - Montgomery County Emergency Management reported a fertilizer spreader in the Tarkio River following a bridge collapse on a private drive.

DNR checking diesel fuel cleanup in Tarkio River

7/19/2021 1:19:00 PM
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ELLIOTT - Sunday night, a broken axle caused a truck driver to lose control and enter the Tarkio River about 3 miles east of Elliott in Montgomery County.

Public meeting to discuss Viking Lake water level draw-down

3/19/2019 11:57:00 AM
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Stanton – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at 7 p.m., April 2, at the Viking Lake concession building, to discuss plans to lower the water level at Viking Lake, in Montgomery County to improve the fish population in the lake.