Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
government agency of Iowa
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 31
What's happening
Active this week
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is currently monitoring environmental conditions within the state.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Iowa DNR issued enforcement actions against entities in the state.Some support1 report
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources stated that it will lift warnings regarding Slater if the necessary tests meet established standards.Some support1 report
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FTC reviews proposed budget for integrity authority while Iowa DNR takes action on environmental violations.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Historical data confirms the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is located in Iowa and a resident is from Johnson County.Some support1 report
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The Iowa DNR dropped fishing limits at Spring Lake.Some support1 report
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Work has been underway since January 1, 2026, concerning tribal land management across the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Dave Beck is working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to explore a land management agreement.Some support1 report
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Iowa American Water, which serves over 225,000 people, must meet federal and state water quality standards.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Iowa state authorities are providing oversight for local water issues, coordinating with the appointed water superintendent.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Mike Hawkins, a supervisor, works at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.Some support2 reports
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East Okoboji Lake, located in Iowa, is currently under management regarding its resources and invasive species.Some support1 report
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Construction of the Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown received an air permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.Some support1 report
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The Iowa DNR is preparing to rebuild the shoreline at Pillsbury Point State Park.Some support1 report
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EWG identified facilities outside the Iowa DNR database.Some support1 report
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Fertilizer excess is polluting Iowa's rivers, leading to issues like IDNR losing track of hog confinement plans and Des Moines drawing from affected reservoirs.Some support1 report
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Local development in Maquoketa, Iowa, is underway, requiring approval from the state agency regarding its impact on the area.Some support2 reports
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Illinois EPA and Iowa DNR jointly placed the Quad Cities area under an air quality alert.Some support1 report
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted compliance reports to the EPA on April 17, 2025.Some support6 reports
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Bremer County is seeking clarification on state-level safety standards from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages resources within the Riverton Wildlife Management Area.Some support1 report
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A boil advisory was issued for Sidney due to depressurization, prompting the DNR to issue warnings and HyVee to deliver aid.Some support1 report
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Iowa American Water uses the Mississippi River as a primary source while the Iowa Department of Natural Resources ranks the river's susceptibility to contamination.Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Recent events traced to Iowa Department of Natural Resources, step by stepAround Iowa Department of Natural Resources this week
News at the entities that move Iowa Department of Natural Resources most-
Iowa StructuralAAA reports average regular gas prices in the state of Iowa/Nebraska.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Mississippi River OperationalTropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat to South Mississippi.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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EPA StructuralAn EPA rollback has been implemented, allowing coal plants to continue operations, amidst broader regulatory shifts.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Missouri River StructuralPaddlers used Jefferson City and the Missouri River as a starting and destination point for a journey.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Cedar Rapids OperationalJen Neumann serves as school board president while Tawana Lannin continues as superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Environmental Working Group OperationalEWG monitors Newsom's signing of a bill concerning food label requirements.Moves Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Connections
The 25 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Iowa Structural
The DNR operates as the mandated environmental and resource regulatory agency under the authority of the State of Iowa.
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Jeff Collins Structural
Jeff Collins serves as the appointed water superintendent, a functional role required for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to execute its mandate.
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McIntyre Structural
McIntyre serves as the environmental specialist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area Structural
The Iowa DNR manages the Riverton Wildlife Management Area resources.
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Sidney Structural
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued a boil advisory due to depressurization affecting the entity/area of Sidney.
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Mike Hawkins Structural
Mike Hawkins serves as a supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Maquoketa Structural
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulates local development and activities within Maquoketa.
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West Fork Camp Creek Structural
The Iowa DNR monitors West Fork Camp Creek for signs of illegal discharges of toxic industrial waste.
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Bremer County Structural
The county operates under the purview of the state agency, seeking clarification on state-level safety standards required for its functions.
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Dave Beck Transactional
Dave Beck is engaged in a current working relationship with the Iowa DNR to explore a land management agreement.
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Missouri River Structural
The agency's operational mandate involves management and work conducted on tribal lands situated within the river basin.
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Alliant Energy Structural
Alliant Energy is formally regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, requiring permits for operations.
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Palo Structural
Palo's ordinances regarding water use are functionally dependent on the evaluation processes of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Slater Structural
Slater is subject to regulation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which controls warning status based on compliance.
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POET Structural
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources levies fines against POET regarding air pollution compliance.
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Environmental Working Group Operational
EWG identified that facilities relevant to its monitoring were operating outside the scope of the Iowa DNR database.
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The two agencies jointly issue updates regarding state drought conditions.
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Cedar Rapids Operational
Cedar Rapids and the Iowa DNR are partnered on a water quality improvement project.
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Mississippi River Operational
The government agency actively assesses the river's susceptibility to contamination as part of its regulatory function.
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EPA Structural
DNR is subject to EPA oversight, submitting compliance reports as part of regulatory requirements.
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Iowa State University Transactional
Iowa State University receives project funding from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Eastern Iowa Operational
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues air quality alerts relevant to the geographical area of Eastern Iowa.
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Brenna Bird Operational
Brenna Bird stated that her case was not referred by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Operational
The agencies jointly coordinate regulatory actions, such as placing the Quad Cities area under air quality alert.
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Spring Lake Shared context
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulates fishing limits within Spring Lake.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- Iowa DNR issued enforcement actions against entities in the state.
- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources stated that it will lift warnings regarding Slater if the necessary tests meet established standards.
- FTC reviews proposed budget for integrity authority while Iowa DNR takes action on environmental violations.
- Historical data confirms the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is located in Iowa and a resident is from Johnson County.
- The Iowa DNR dropped fishing limits at Spring Lake.
- Work has been underway since January 1, 2026, concerning tribal land management across the Missouri River.
- Dave Beck is working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to explore a land management agreement.
August 2026
5 events- Iowa state authorities are providing oversight for local water issues, coordinating with the appointed water superintendent.
- Mike Hawkins, a supervisor, works at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
- East Okoboji Lake, located in Iowa, is currently under management regarding its resources and invasive species.
- Construction of the Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown received an air permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
- The Iowa DNR is preparing to rebuild the shoreline at Pillsbury Point State Park.
July 2026
7 events- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is currently monitoring environmental conditions within the state.
- EWG identified facilities outside the Iowa DNR database.
- Fertilizer excess is polluting Iowa's rivers, leading to issues like IDNR losing track of hog confinement plans and Des Moines drawing from affected reservoirs.
- Local development in Maquoketa, Iowa, is underway, requiring approval from the state agency regarding its impact on the area.
- Illinois EPA and Iowa DNR jointly placed the Quad Cities area under an air quality alert.
- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted compliance reports to the EPA on April 17, 2025.
- Bremer County is seeking clarification on state-level safety standards from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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June 2026
4 events- Iowa American Water, which serves over 225,000 people, must meet federal and state water quality standards.
- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages resources within the Riverton Wildlife Management Area.
- A boil advisory was issued for Sidney due to depressurization, prompting the DNR to issue warnings and HyVee to deliver aid.
- Iowa American Water uses the Mississippi River as a primary source while the Iowa Department of Natural Resources ranks the river's susceptibility to contamination.