Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Iowa State Fair? Don't forget to stop by our DNR building located near the west entrance of the fairground. It’s open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 13-23. Explore the new river and beaver dam exhibits, and …
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 …
DES MOINES – Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The expansion and emergence of moderate drought conditions across northern and western regions during July have …
Arnolds Park, Iowa – Zhong Jie Teng, 64, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died from injuries suffered from a boating collision on West Lake Okoboji on Aug. 2. Teng and five minors were boating near Lime Kiln Point on West Lake Okoboji when their 19-foot Triton …
Following Iowa Hwy. 15 north out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border. “You can make a day of it out here – fish the lake, hunt pheasants, deer or ducks, …
Given its size and ease of access – an hour south of Des Moines and just off I-35 - it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods. At more than 2,300 acres, access to much of Dekalb …
A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control the amount of aquatic plants, without completely removing all of them, so they can enjoy their pond. …
KEOKUK -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County. On August 3, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Washington was notified by the City of Keokuk of an ongoing wastewater bypass due to a …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating collision that occurred this weekend on West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County. At 1 p.m. Sunday, August 2, two boats collided on the lake, near Pillsbury Point, resulting in one …
Dennis Ritter, 59, of Meservey, died from injuries suffered from a boating collision on Clear Lake, Thursday morning. Ritter, and passenger Billy Carlton, 68, of Dows, were fishing in the Little Lake portion of Clear Lake in Ritter’s 16-foot Alumicraft …
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event. The meeting will take place online on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to present …
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 …
DES MOINES – The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Water use permits regulate how Iowa’s water resources are allocated to ensure facilities use water efficiently and responsibly, at rates and …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Quality Bureau is seeking a dynamic, self-starting, and highly collaborative professional to fill the role of Water Quality GIS Analyst (Geologist 3). This position is tailored for an energetic team …
Are you passionate about being a good steward to our natural resources, educating others on how to protect the environment, and using science and math research methods to assist others with the protection of our state air quality? If so, you might be that …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a boating fatality that occurred on the west end of Clear Lake earlier today. A call was received around 8:30 a.m. about two boats that collided in the area known locally as Little Lake. The …
Catching catfish is a fun summer activity for the whole family. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories. “Catfish will bite most of the time, no matter what the water temperature,” explains Daniel Vogeler, Iowa DNR …
ARNOLDS PARK – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on August 6 at 6 p.m. at the Maser Monarch Lodge in Okoboji to discuss plans to improve and stabilize shorelines at Pilsbury Point on West Lake Okoboji. Proposed …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory recently discovered and treated a small, isolated population of Eurasian watermilfoil growing in the canal system south of Miller’s Bay. No Eurasian watermilfoil …
Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with a mixed bag of regional weather indicators, hunters are eager to see the results. The statewide survey is conducted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff between Aug. 1-15, who drive 225, …
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