News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/7/2023

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

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, December 2023

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.

Boating
News Release

Think boating this holiday season

Avoid the crowds and the “item out of stock” message this holiday season and get something every boater can use – new U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets.

Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunting - Deer
Public Meeting or Comments

DNR continues to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease

The Iowa DNR will be working with hunters again this gun season to collect deer tissue samples to test for chronic wasting disease.

Hunting - Deer
Vol Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Iowa is experiencing the third worst outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), behind only the outbreaks in 2012 and 2019 in severity.

Hunting - Deer
News Release

Safety first, during the gun deer seasons

The gun deer seasons are right around the corner and before they head to the timber, it’s important that everyone takes time to review their hunting safety plan

Hunting - Deer
News Release

Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans

Hunters donated more than 4,500 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was an increase of nearly 600 hides from the 2022 season.