News Releases

Iowa’s trees tell a story of resilience, history, and ecological importance over the last 250 years. Even the biggest champion trees started out as seedlings.

April 21, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026

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

April 16, 2026

Lake Restoration Program

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Public Meeting to discuss Arbor Lake and Lake Nyanza Water Quality Improvement Plan

GRINNELL – Iowa DNR and the City of Grinnell will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., May 5th, at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell.

April 14, 2026

Forestry

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Grants available for community tree plantings this fall

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

April 14, 2026

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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Stay safe paddling this spring season

Spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife and blossoming nature. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe.

April 14, 2026

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Boating

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Get your boat ready for the spring boating season

It is time to get your boat ready for fun on the water with family and friends. Follow these simple tips to ensure your boat is safe and running smoothly.

April 14, 2026

A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.

Air Quality

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Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items

The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the Client Contact Meeting on May 21.

April 14, 2026

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Statewide conditions improve, northwest Iowa remains under drought watch

Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, northwest Iowa remains under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update

April 9, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Solid Waste

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Keeping Iowa Clean: What you need to know about burning and dumping regulations during spring cleaning

As spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that keeping our state beautiful is a shared responsibility

April 9, 2026

This image show open burning of household waste in a rural area

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 04/09/2026

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

April 9, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 04/09/2026

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

April 9, 2026

News Releases

Water use permits for review, published 04/23/2026

DNR Dam Safety Program to host safety workshop in West Des Moines

World Migratory Bird Day events planned on May 9

Walleye season opens May 2 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

Celebrate 250 Years of America this Arbor Day

Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026

Public Meeting to discuss Arbor Lake and Lake Nyanza Water Quality Improvement Plan

Grants available for community tree plantings this fall

Stay safe paddling this spring season

Get your boat ready for the spring boating season

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items

Water Summary Update: Statewide conditions improve, northwest Iowa remains under drought watch

Keeping Iowa Clean: What you need to know about burning and dumping regulations during spring cleaning

Air quality permits for review, published 04/09/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 04/09/2026

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