News Releases

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 06/11/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 16, 2026.

June 11, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program held the Iowa State Championship match May 30-31, at the Big Springs Shooting Complex, in Searsboro.

June 9, 2026

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State Parks

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

The Iowa State Parks Passport is back in 2026 and better than ever.

June 9, 2026

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

Forestry

Iowa's Wildlife

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

Pecan Grove Preserve Open House: June 16, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM, just southwest of Muscatine. Discuss forest plan, habitat management with Iowa DNR.

June 5, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

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

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

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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

News Release

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