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Environmental Protection

Learn how DNR's Environmental Services Division protects Iowa's land, air, and water. We work to protect Iowans and their families.

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Environmental Protection in Action

  • Air Quality

    Explore current air quality conditions, regulations, emission standards, and more for Iowa.

  • Land Quality

    Explore waste and recycling programs, flood plain management, and other land protection programs.

  • Water Quality

    Explore water quality protection initiatives, such as well programs, water security, watershed improvements, and more.

  • Animal Feeding Operations

    Find resources on permitting, regulations and more for confinements, feedlots and other facilities.

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Report a Spill

If in doubt, report it!

Quick reporting of hazardous spills is critical in providing the best emergency response. Call the Iowa DNR and local law enforcement right away.

Call our 24-hour line at 515-725-8694

Additional Spill Guidance

News Releases

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Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025

September 11, 2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/11/2025

September 11, 2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

September 11, 2025

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

September 9, 2025

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held in September

September 9, 2025

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

September 9, 2025

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