News Releases

Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

June 5, 2026

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Dry conditions expand across state due to low May rainfall

Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

June 4, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

June 4, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

June 4, 2026

Forestry

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Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities this fall

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa DNR is a pass-through partner for the Urban Forestry Development grants for communities.

June 2, 2026

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Forestry

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Help slow the spread of invasive species in your community

Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet pose a serious threat to Iowa’s forests.

June 2, 2026

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REAP

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Proven Projects, Growing Opportunities: REAP Projects in Action

Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation will be the focus of 19 meetings across the state.

June 2, 2026

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Acoustic Monitoring Survey for Iowa's Nine Bat Species

Volunteer for the Iowa DNR & Iowa State bat acoustic survey! Help monitor Iowa's nine bat species in select counties this July.

June 1, 2026

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Boating

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Boat traffic increases with summer heat - stay alert

Iowa waters are starting to get busy as summer heat entices many to local beaches, rivers and lakes to cool off and have some fun.

May 28, 2026

Summertime fun on the water with motor boat, kids in lifejackets.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/28/2026

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

May 28, 2026

Shooting Sports

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Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet champions

The Scholastic Clay Target Program held the International Skeet Championship event this past weekend at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, near Oskaloosa.

May 26, 2026

Air Quality

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Title V Air Emissions and Base Fees due July 1

Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2025 emissions fees and the annual Title V base fee by July 1, 2026.

May 21, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 05/21/2026

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

May 21, 2026

News Releases

Focus on the Journey: Explore Iowa. Win Prizes. Take Your Best Photo!

Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Pecan Grove State Preserve

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake

Water Summary Update: Dry conditions expand across state due to low May rainfall

Water use permits for review, published 06/04/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 06/04/2026

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities this fall

Help slow the spread of invasive species in your community

Proven Projects, Growing Opportunities: REAP Projects in Action

Acoustic Monitoring Survey for Iowa's Nine Bat Species

Boat traffic increases with summer heat - stay alert

Air quality permits for review, published 05/28/2026

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet champions

Title V Air Emissions and Base Fees due July 1

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/21/2026

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