DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: 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 issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR's website at www.iowadnr.gov/ more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: 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 quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits.  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Iowa DNR is celebrating a milestone, marking the 5th anniversary of the very successful Iowa EASY Air program. Iowa EASY Air, a comprehensive online air permit application system, was launched on December 5, 2019. The system uses data validation to ensure more complete air permit applications, stores emission source information for future submittals, and transfers data to other environme more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November's preliminary statewide precipitation was 3.25 inches, or 1.43 inches above normal. Total rainfall for September and October was nearly 3.5 inches below normal, however, increased precipitation during the past mo more PR