News Releases

The DNR will be installing four new docks at McIntosh Woods State Park this spring, providing boaters improved access for the upcoming recreation season.

March 12, 2024

DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

The Iowa DNR will host an open house on March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson.

March 12, 2024

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data

The DNR is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge from March 30 through June 30.

March 12, 2024

News Release

Hamburg-Mitchell Missouri River boat ramp to close June 30

A popular boat ramp on the Missouri River, leased for public access by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will close on June 30.

March 12, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, March 2024

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Black Hawk Wildlife Unit and Waterfowl Production Areas

March 12, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., March 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

March 12, 2024

Contaminated Sites

Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill on the Middle Nodaway River in Adair County.

March 8, 2024

Archery

2024 National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament results and awards

An estimated 2,300 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa competed in in the 18th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament.

March 7, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: Extremely dry February extends record drought conditions streak

February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

March 7, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/9/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Mar.19.

March 7, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 3/7/2024

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.

March 7, 2024

News Releases

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 1

Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter to open for 2024

McIntosh Woods State Park to install new docks

DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data

Hamburg-Mitchell Missouri River boat ramp to close June 30

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, March 2024

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River

2024 National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament results and awards

Water Summary Update: Extremely dry February extends record drought conditions streak

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/9/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 3/7/2024

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