Environmental Protection

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.

News Releases

September 24, 2026

Air quality permits for review, published 09/24/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

Air Quality Draft Permits

September 24, 2026

Water use permits for review, published 09/24/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

Water Use Permits

September 24, 2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/24/2026

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Enforcement Actions

September 24, 2026

Help protect Iowa's drinking water during Source Water Protection Week

Iowa Source Water Protection Program raising awareness, highlighting resources to protect drinking water through the Private Well Grants Program.

Drinking Water

September 22, 2026

Statewide Volunteer Day this Saturday at Iowa state parks and forests

Join Statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at over 20 Iowa state parks and forests to help clean up, maintain facilities, and care for nature.

Volunteering

State Parks

News - Featured

September 22, 2026

Pilot Knob Wildlife Area’s prairie, wetland complex benefits landowners and wildlife

Explore Pilot Knob Wildlife Area in Winnebago County: 1,000+ acres of restored prairie, wetlands, and oak savanna boosting local wildlife.

Environmental Protection