News Releases

It’s middle December, and much of Iowa is covered under a thick blanket of snow with a weekend forecast calling for high temperatures that barely scratch double

December 9, 2025

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Fishing

Off-Highway Vehicles

Safety

News - Featured

News Release

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Ice safety in Iowa: 4" min for fishing, 5-7" for snowmobiles/ATVs. Ice thickness varies; check as you go & stay off slushy/dark spots. Be safe!

December 9, 2025

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Employment

State Parks

Employment

Seasonal Patrol Officers at Iowa State Parks / OHV Parks

Strengthen existing skills and build new ones working alongside law enforcement professionals in one or more of Iowa's state parks, state forest, or OHV parks.

December 9, 2025

State Parks

Employment

Seasonal Park Employee

Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal park/forest positions for summer 2026. Work outdoors in conservation, park operations, or visitor engagement.

December 9, 2025

Employment

[Dec 31] Environmental Monitoring Field Technicians (2 positions available)

Join the Iowa DNR as an Environmental Monitoring Field Technician with the WQIS to conduct water quality and biological sampling.

December 5, 2025

Employment

[Dec 31] Environmental Monitoring Field Technicians (5 positions available)

Environmental Monitoring Field Technicians (WQMA) needed to assist with water quality & biological sampling.

December 5, 2025

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Dry autumn leads to drought watch for northwest and eastern Iowa

Continued rainfall deficits have resulted in a drought watch designation for three of the state’s Drought Regions, according to the latest Water Summary Update

December 4, 2025

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Newsroom

News Release

$1.3 Million Iowa River Restoration Project begins at Steamboat Rock

Construction has begun on the $1.3 million Iowa River Restoration, Water Recreation, and Safety Project in Steamboat Rock

December 4, 2025

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 12/04/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly public business meeting December 9.

December 4, 2025