Leland, Iowa– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 10 a.m., Sept. 11, in the Hanson Nature Center, 41600 Hwy. 69, in Leland. The public may participate remotely either by video conference at …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees, low-growing ornamental and fruit trees, and evergreen tree species at discounted prices. All Iowa residents can purchase up …
CLEAR LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public meeting on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall to discuss management options to reduce the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed. DNR will …
DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County. On August 28, the DNR Field Office in Mason City was notified by the City of Fort Dodge of a wastewater discharge …
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 …
To learn more about the study, watch the video here. Anna Buckardt Thomas was crouched behind a tree about 20 paces off trail at Brown’s Woods county park, watching a mist net while playing a recording of a male wood thrush on a loop hoping to elicit a …
Results of Iowa’s 2024 pheasant population survey are in and the results were nearly identical to the 2022 and 2021. The annual August roadside survey found Iowa’s statewide pheasant population to be 19 birds per 30-mile route, down from 23 birds per route …
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone. Local community organizations are hosting September celebrations at each park to commemorate these special milestones. The Pilot Knob centennial …
CRESTON – Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake in Union County will be lowered an additional three feet as a part of an ongoing lake restoration project. Managers will maintain the lake at approximately eleven feet below normal pool to expose additional …
MONONA COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill in a tributary of Willow Creek in Monona County. On August 25, the DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified by the Monona County Sheriff’s Department of a pickup truck …
DES MOINES -- A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Sidney in Fremont County due to a water main break. The incident occurred when a contractor hit a water main, resulting in pressure loss. Repairs are being made and the advisory will remain in …
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bright blue liquid observed near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland in Pottawattamie County. On August 22, the DNR Field Office in Atlantic received reports of a blue liquid in …
DES MOINES -- A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Massena in Cass County. This is due to low chlorine residuals throughout the distribution system. The city has replaced the chlorine injection pump, and the affected area is being disinfected …
DES MOINES – Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange. The Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE), one of the nation’s premier materials exchange programs, is a no- …
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 …
AMES - The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 3 - May 30. The bare-root seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 inside sealed and labeled plastic bags. Tree varieties include …
Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007. The 62 percent increase in harvest was due to a strong population of pheasants and to a 32 percent increase in the number of pheasant hunters. “We’ve had a pheasant …
A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase, where contractors will continue clearing the honeysuckle, Chinese elm and autumn olive understory next to the lake, then replace it with native …
Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands, ahead of the regular duck season. “Teal are often abundant this time of year and not wary, they will come in …
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