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Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

• 6/4/2024 11:36:00 AM
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Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

• 5/23/2024 10:41:00 AM
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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.

Six tips for helping Iowa’s air quality and enjoying the outdoors

• 5/7/2024 12:03:00 PM
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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:

Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

• 5/23/2023 1:25:00 PM
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Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

• 4/27/2023 1:14:00 PM
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When you step outside next week, think about taking an extra moment to appreciate the air you breathe. 

Help us Fight the Spread of Invasive Species

• 6/21/2022 1:57:00 PM
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Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

June is Invasive Species Awareness Month

• 5/24/2022 3:43:00 PM
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In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowa’s ecosystems and economy, Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

Smoky Air? Protect yourself from wildfires

• 4/28/2022 1:15:00 PM
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Air Quality Awareness Week May 2 – 6, 2022 DES MOINES—Healthy air is important for everyone. Breathing smoke, however, can be a risky prospect. 

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/3/2022

• 2/3/2022 2:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

DNR investigating boating accident on Lake Delhi

• 7/28/2020 12:31:00 PM
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DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa – On Sunday, July 26, at approximately 7:30pm, DNR Conservation Officer Dakota Drish responded to a personal injury accident involving a water craft (PWC) on Lake Delhi.

Celebrate and learn why clean air is important during Air Quality Awareness Week, May 4-8

• 5/4/2020 10:48:00 AM
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Although Covid-19 has limited many activities, Iowans can still enjoy the outdoors, including state parks, practicing social distancing.

Celebrate clean air and get outside

• 4/29/2019 12:43:00 PM
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Run. Hike or bike. Hunt for mushrooms. Photograph wildflowers. As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy.

Volunteers donate over 200,000 hours to Iowa DNR in 2018

• 3/26/2019 1:10:00 PM
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Each year, the Iowa DNR relies heavily on volunteers through partnerships and other avenues to keep Iowa’s natural resources in pristine condition.

Maquoketa River Water Trail dedicated this Saturday

• 6/12/2018 11:44:00 AM
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The Maquoketa River Water Trail, in Delaware County, will be dedicated as Iowa’s newest official water trail during a public ceremony at noon on June 16, at the gazebo next to the whitewater park, in downtown Manchester.

Be air aware and celebrate improved air quality next week

• 4/26/2018 12:09:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy. 

Former flood prone farmland now a popular wildlife area

• 9/5/2017 1:00:00 PM
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COGGON, Iowa - Word is starting to spread across the hunting circles in east-central Iowa, about a new wildlife area surrounding Buffalo Creek, on the Linn, Buchanan and Delaware County line.

Volunteers muscle 28 tons of trash from the Upper Cedar River

• 7/25/2017 1:20:00 PM
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CEDAR RIVER – The upper stretch of the Cedar River in north-central Iowa is now 28 tons of trash lighter, thanks to the efforts of 469 volunteers.

Upper Cedar River cleanup expedition set to launch in July

• 6/8/2017 1:50:00 PM
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CHARLES CITY – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 55 miles of the upper Cedar River from the Iowa-Minnesota border to Nashua from July 10 to 14 as part of Project AWARE. Early registration ends June 16.

Celebrate improved air quality this week

• 5/3/2017 2:36:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy.

Project Aware cleanup to tackle the Upper Cedar River

• 5/2/2017 12:14:00 PM
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CHARLES CITY – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 60 miles of the upper Cedar River from the Iowa-Minnesota border to Nashua from July 10 to 14.

DNR asks Iowans to be air aware next week, celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week

• 4/27/2017 12:55:00 PM
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As temperatures warm and Iowans head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing the economy.

Project AWARE cleanup to tackle the Upper Cedar River

• 4/27/2017 12:52:00 PM
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CHARLES CITY – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 60 miles of the upper Cedar River from the Iowa-Minnesota border to Nashua from July 10 to 14. 

DNR supports Septic Awareness Week, September 19 to 23

• 9/15/2016 2:52:00 PM
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DES MOINES – One fourth of Iowa homes – about 300,000 households, both rural and near urban areas – depend on a septic system for their wastewater treatment.

Investigation unable to pinpoint source of Delaware County fish kill

• 8/4/2016 4:55:00 PM
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RYAN – Investigators looking into a Delaware County fish kill that occurred in July have been unable to identify what caused it.

Volunteers muscle 40 tons of trash from the lower Des Moines River

• 7/26/2016 2:11:00 PM
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DES MOINES RIVER – Southeastern Iowa’s Des Moines River is now 40 tons of trash lighter, thanks to the efforts of 329 volunteers.

DNR investigating fish kill in Delaware County

• 7/19/2016 4:25:00 PM
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RYAN – The Iowa DNR is currently investigating a fish kill on Buck Creek in Delaware County.

Lower Des Moines River Expedition Set to Launch in July

• 6/9/2016 1:16:00 PM
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KEOSAUQUA – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 53 miles of the lower Des Moines River between Eldon and Farmington, from July 11 to 15 with Project AWARE. Early registration ends June 17.

Tank of Dilute Herbicide Recovered From Delaware County Stream

• 5/21/2016 8:57:00 PM
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MANCHESTER – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will continue to monitor a small tributary of Golden Branch northeast of Ryan in Delaware County after a tank with dilute herbicide fell into the stream Saturday morning.

Celebrate Iowa's Air Quality Improvements

• 5/6/2016 8:49:00 AM
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DES MOINES — Iowans have much to celebrate as Air Quality Awareness Week, May 2 to 6, wraps up.

DNR Asks Iowans to be Air Aware

• 4/28/2016 8:38:00 AM
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DES MOINES — As temperatures warm and Iowans head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowa’s air quality has significantly improved. Since 1990, sulfur dioxide emission have decreased by 60 percent and nitrogen oxides are down 43 percent, while the number of emission sources, the population and the number of industries have increased.

Project AWARE Cleanup to Take On Lower Des Moines River

• 3/29/2016 7:37:00 AM
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KEOSAUQUA – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 53 miles of the Lower Des Moines River between Eldon and Farmington from July 11 to 15.

Project AWARE Cleanup to Take on Lower Des Moines River

• 3/24/2016 7:11:00 AM
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KEOSAUQUA – Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 53 miles of the Lower Des Moines River between Eldon and Farmington from July 11 to 15.

Worthington Man Injured While Trapping Sunday

• 12/13/2015 8:15:00 AM
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DES MOINES – A Worthington man was injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while trapping Sunday in Delaware County.