News Releases

The DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to women who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

July 16, 2024

Boating

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks comment on proposed nonpermanent structures and boating administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for nonpermanent structures, permanently moored vessels, boating registration, and more.

July 16, 2024

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks comment on proposed special events and fireworks displays administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for special events and fireworks displays.

July 16, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa

Some areas of northwest Iowa received more than half a year's worth of rain during the final week of June, leading to significant flooding conditions.

July 11, 2024

Recycling

News Release

Mobile Education Exhibit returns, available for reservations

After a brief hiatus, the Iowa DNR is excited to announce the return of our Mobile Education Exhibit.

July 11, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/11/2024

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

July 11, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/11/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

July 11, 2024

Boil Order

Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Moulton in Appanoose County following a water main break.

July 10, 2024

Fishing - Trout

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for driving in meandered streams.

July 10, 2024

Hunting

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs.

July 10, 2024

News Release

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

Fort Atkinson State Preserve is once again open to the public following an extensive preservation project at the historic site.

July 9, 2024

News Releases

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions to the chapter on special nonresident deer and turkey licenses to promote natural resources

Habitat diversity draws bird watchers, hunters to Copeland Bend

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at McKinley Lake in Creston

2024 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course

DNR seeks comment on proposed nonpermanent structures and boating administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks comment on proposed special events and fireworks displays administrative rule revisions

Water Summary Update: June brings historic rainfall to northwest Iowa

Mobile Education Exhibit returns, available for reservations

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/11/2024

Air quality permits for review, published 07/11/2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

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