In order to improve payment convenience, invoices from the Iowa Easy Air system can now be paid on the DNR Payment Portal. Invoices are generated through Iowa EASY Air for time associated with the drafting and issuance of major source construction permits …
DES MOINES — While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages people to put safety first and avoid flood waters …
DES MOINES – As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some. Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions. “First, if your family or friends suffer …
DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR …
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 …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. …
The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters …
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) held the Iowa State Championship match June 22-23, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City. The Scholastic Action Shooting Program combines precision and speed as contestants shoot a series of five …
DES MOINES, Iowa – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers. BEACH & SWIMMING SAFETY: Wherever you choose to swim this …
DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters. Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, is a national campaign to reduce the number …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years. The meetings are open to the public. State wildlife experts say there …
Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters. Deer Due to a recent statewide effort to combine, clarify, and simplify regulations, Iowa …
The DNR has finalized air quality rule changes to implement Executive Order 10 (EO10). The final rules for section 567 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC), Chapters 15 and 20-35, were published on May 15, 2024, in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin and the IAC …
STATEWIDE -- Following heavy rainfall throughout Northern Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede. Heavy rain has inundated several areas of Iowa and led to multiple wastewater discharges, flooded waterways in …
DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR …
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 …
POLK CITY – Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®. Designed to handle tougher terrain than a typical wheelchair, the Action Trackchair® can go off road and onto beaches, grassy areas, stone …
CARTER LAKE, IOWA – On Friday, June 14th, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Atlantic received a complaint alleging sewage flowing on the ground at Lakeside Estates Trailer Home Park in Carter Lake. DNR staff started their investigation on Friday and continued …
DICKINSON COUNTY -- Heavy rainfall and power outages in northwest Iowa led to multiple wastewater discharges in the Iowa Great Lakes area this morning. The DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified early this morning of a wastewater bypass occurring at a …
DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 18. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at the Iowa DNR Building, Walnut …
