DNR News Releases

Search for a News Release

Press/Media inquiries: PIO@dnr.iowa.gov

DNR News Releases

Archive by tag: Lewis and Clark State ParkReturn

DNR to host public meeting on hazardous tree removal at Lewis and Clark State Park

• 10/8/2024 11:52:00 AM
• View Count 4557

ONAWA, IA – The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house at the Lewis and Clark State Park Visitor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. regarding tree removal and a timber sale at the park. The tree removal plan addresses several hazardous cottonwood trees near the campground. The open house will take place in a come-and-go format with DNR forestry staff on hand to answer questions.

Public Meeting to discuss Blue Lake (Lewis and Clark State Park) dredging and restoration efforts

• 3/29/2022 1:55:00 PM
• View Count 2316

ONAWA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., March 31, at the Lewis and Clark State Park’s Visitors Center to discuss ongoing lake restoration efforts at the park, including a hydraulic dredging project slated for the 2022 open water season.

DNR removes no-wake speed restriction at Blue Lake

• 9/10/2019 2:27:00 PM
• View Count 2786

MONONA COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted the no-wake speed restriction, which equates to roughly 5 mph, for boating on Blue Lake at Lewis and Clark State Park.

Annual Lewis and Clark Festival this weekend

• 6/6/2017 11:32:00 AM
• View Count 6469

Let the Lewis and Clark Festival take you back to a time of buckskinners and exploration at its 33rd annual celebration, June 9-11. The event is held at Lewis and Clark State Park outside of Onawa in western Iowa.

7 Ideas to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Iowa

• 6/3/2015 4:01:00 AM
• View Count 8161

Grab the kids or your friends, and get the bike, kayak or fishing pole - June is Great Outdoors Month! Throw the tent in the car and explore some Iowa state parks this month – and if you need a few ideas, here are some great activities and events going on in Iowa state parks this month. For more ideas, visit the DNR events calendar.