Natural Resource Commission

The Natural Resource Commission consists of seven citizens, appointed to six year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.  The Commission works with the Conservation and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural Resources. This division is charged with the management of Iowa’s fish, wildlife, and natural resource management under the Bureaus of Fisheries; Land and Waters; Law Enforcement; State Parks, Forests, and Preserves; Wildlife; and a Forestry Section. Some of the substantive work of the Commission includes reviewing and approving hunting and fishing administrative rules; public land donations, acquisitions, and easements; construction projects; general business contracts; leases; grants; and the annual budget.

The commission meets monthly, generally the second Thursday, with a field tour occasionally scheduled in conjunction with the meeting.  Time is normally scheduled at each meeting for members of the public to address the commission about topics related to natural resource management. The meeting agenda will be published approximately a week before the meeting. For further information about meetings you may contact the NRC Board Administrator at NRCBoardAdmin@dnr.iowa.gov. 

• Natural Resource Commissioners - Contact Information
• Natural Resource Commission Public Participation Procedure
• Natural Resource Commission Annual Report

At the bottom of this page, the meeting agenda will be posted approximately a week prior to the meeting. 
     The agenda will include meeting location and/or a teleconference option for public participation. 
NRC meeting minutes are posted below after they are NRC approved at their next meeting.