Iowa’s Prairie Chicken Festival is April 6 3/26/2024 11:34:00 AM View Count 4033 Kellerton, Iowa – The unique courtship of Iowa’s prairie chickens will be on full display at the Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area on April 6, during the annual Prairie Chicken Festival, in Ringgold County. The festival will be held at the Kellerton viewing platform, two miles west and one mile south of Kellerton. There is ample parking and the viewing platform is accessible for those with limited mobility.
DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List 3/19/2024 10:50:00 AM View Count 3328 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list (303(d) list).
Did your Title V Responsible Official change? 3/19/2024 10:42:00 AM View Count 2193 Did your facility recently change your Title V Responsible Official? Is your Title V Responsible Official going to be unavailable to sign your facility certifications by the due date?
Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River 3/8/2024 11:14:00 AM View Count 2480 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill on the Middle Nodaway River in Adair County.
Air quality permits under review, published 3/7/2024 3/7/2024 2:29:00 PM View Count 2266 DES MOINES – 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.
Air quality permits under review, published 2/29/2024 2/29/2024 3:10:00 PM View Count 2318 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Air quality permits under review, published 2/22/2024 2/23/2024 9:00:00 AM View Count 2406 DES MOINES – 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.
State archery tournament returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines March 1-3 2/20/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2953 An estimated 2,300 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center and the 4H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on March 1-3, to participate in the 18th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This is the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa.
Air quality permits under review, published 2/15/2024 2/15/2024 1:47:00 PM View Count 2424 DES MOINES – 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.
Air quality permits under review, published 2/9/2024 2/9/2024 10:43:00 AM View Count 2584 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Air quality permits under review, published 1/25/2024 1/25/2024 1:23:00 PM View Count 3318 DES MOINES – 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.
Air quality permits under review, published 1/18/2024 1/22/2024 2:48:00 PM View Count 3453 DES MOINES – 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.
Air quality permits, published 1/11/2024 1/11/2024 4:20:00 PM View Count 3321 DES MOINES – 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.
Air quality permits under review 12/7/2023 2:47:00 PM View Count 3740 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air quality permits under review, published 11/30/2023 11/30/2023 9:58:00 PM View Count 3659 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review
Joint Fee Advisory Group Meeting on January 3, 2024 11/21/2023 1:43:00 PM View Count 4838 Please join us on January 3, 2024, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year (July 2024 - June 2025).
Air quality permits 11/16/2023 2:59:00 PM View Count 5329 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
eAirServices Assistance Availability During November 11/8/2023 6:57:00 PM View Count 4390 User assistance with the Iowa Environmental Application System for Air (EASY Air), the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS), and the online Asbestos Notification System will not be available on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Air quality permits under review, published 11/2/2023 11/3/2023 3:44:00 PM View Count 4002 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on November 16 11/3/2023 3:23:00 PM View Count 4002 Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program.
Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items 10/9/2023 4:02:00 PM View Count 4170 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.
Air Quality permits under review for Sept. 21 9/21/2023 2:33:00 PM View Count 3856 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Need to change your Title V Responsible Official? Submit a modification application in Iowa EASY Air 9/15/2023 10:20:00 AM View Count 3618 Is your facility changing your Title V Responsible Official? If so, you must submit a Title V modification application in Iowa EASY Air, the DNR’s electronic air permit application system.
Air quality permits under review 9/14/2023 4:14:00 PM View Count 3383 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air quality permits under review 9/7/2023 3:10:00 PM View Count 3101 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment peri...
Public Comment Opportunity for Draft Air Quality Rule Changes 9/7/2023 10:04:00 AM View Count 3097 As part of the implementation requirements for Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public comment period from September 6 – September 28, 2023, for proposed rule changes to the air quality chapters.
Air Quality permits under review 8/17/2023 3:38:00 PM View Count 2727 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air Quality permits under review 8/10/2023 2:41:00 PM View Count 2841 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight 8/9/2023 7:30:00 AM View Count 4442 Often overlooked for its similarly named state park or mistaken for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sprawling Saylorville Wildlife Area, Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.
How Do You Outdoors? Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes and more 8/9/2023 7:26:00 AM View Count 2971 DES MOINES - Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the Iowa State Fair, August 10 - 20, for a chance to win prizes, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation, and more.
See You at the Iowa State Fair! 8/7/2023 4:11:00 PM View Count 3169 Visit the DNR Building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes, enjoy the popular fish aquariums, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation and more!
Air Quality permits under review 8/3/2023 2:55:00 PM View Count 2698 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air Quality permits under review 7/27/2023 2:43:00 PM View Count 3114 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air Quality permits under review 7/24/2023 7:37:00 AM View Count 2769 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
DNR requests public comment on statewide lake bacteria water quality improvement plan 7/24/2023 7:27:00 AM View Count 2744 DES MOINES – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in lake environments for bacteria can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.
Air Quality permits under review, July 14, 2023 7/14/2023 4:17:00 PM View Count 3121 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits for review.
Air Quality permits under review 7/6/2023 2:32:00 PM View Count 2953 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air Quality permits under review 6/29/2023 3:18:00 PM View Count 3108 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the public comme...
DNR issues air quality advisory for eastern Iowa through Friday 6/28/2023 4:07:00 PM View Count 4040 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for all counties in the eastern half of Iowa, approximately from Interstate-35 to the east. Fine particulate levels near or above EPA health standards are expected to remain elevated today and persist in these areas through tomorrow. Elevated levels of fine particulates may be a concern over the next several days as the smoke moves through the state.
DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday 6/27/2023 5:06:00 PM View Count 3652 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa. Eastern Iowa is currently recording fine particulates at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. At this level sensitive groups of people, as well as the general public, may experience health effects.
Water level to drop at Meadow Lake 6/27/2023 4:42:00 PM View Count 3284 GREENFIELD – The water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting the week of June 26, to help improve the size of bluegills in the lake. The water will be released slowly over the next two weeks to avoid any downstream impacts.
Air Quality Permits Under Review 6/15/2023 3:01:00 PM View Count 2802 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits.
Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today 6/15/2023 2:42:00 PM View Count 3912 DES MOINES -- Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the Eastern third of the State. Smoke from wildfires in both Eastern and Northwestern Canada has converged over Iowa and is expected to lead to fine particulate matter exceedances over eastern and east-central Iowa today.
Air Quality permits under review 6/8/2023 3:15:00 PM View Count 2700 DES MOINES – 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. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Long-term project is bringing prairie back to hard to get to places of the Loess Hills 6/6/2023 2:13:00 PM View Count 2370 “Limb’n and chunk’n in pieces your swampers can move,” yelled Doug Chafa in what sounded like secret code known only to the 30 or so select people who happened to be dressed in chainsaw chaps, long sleeve shirts, hard hats and gloves.