News Releases

The Iowa DNR is hiring an Accounting Technician 2 (Accounts Payable Specialist) in Des Moines. Join our team to process claims and audit financial records.

September 1, 2026

News Release

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control tips for ponds

Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?

September 1, 2026

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Hunting

News Release

Special September teal season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s first duck season of 2026 - the statewide special September teal-only season – opens for nine days beginning Sept. 5.

September 1, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

Fishing

News Release

Recreation options are plentiful at Artesian Lake

Legend has it that during Prohibition, a speakeasy in an old boxcar was hidden at Artesian Lake, in northeast Carroll County.

September 1, 2026

News - Featured

State Parks

News Release

Ledges State Park reopens Sept. 1

Ledges State Park will fully open on Tuesday, Sept. 1 after a month-long road project at the park.

September 1, 2026

Wildlife - Pheasant

Hunting

News Release

Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

The Iowa DNR annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade.

September 1, 2026

Water Quality

Employment

[Sept 10] Environmental Specialist (SRF Project Compliance Specialist)

The DNR is hiring an Environmental Specialist (SRF Project Compliance Specialist). Support SRF funding compliance, borrower guidance, and EPA liaison duties.

August 28, 2026

Land Quality

News Release

Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program

The Iowa DNR has opened a special round of funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program to assist smaller communities with asbestos management

August 27, 2026

News Releases

Lend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 26

[Oct 8] Engineer EIT - Land and Waters Bureau

DNR investigating fish kill at Dry Branch Creek in Winneshiek County

Water use permits for review, published 09/03/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 09/03/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/03/2026

Annual state auction is open online through Sept. 12

[Sept 11] Accounting Technician 2 (Accounts Payable Specialist)

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control tips for ponds

Special September teal season opens Sept. 5

Recreation options are plentiful at Artesian Lake

Ledges State Park reopens Sept. 1

Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

[Sept 10] Environmental Specialist (SRF Project Compliance Specialist)

Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program

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