News Releases

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

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Water Monitoring
News Release

What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa

Iowa’s DNR tests the water at beaches weekly so you can enjoy it safely. Beach advisories help you make the best choices about when to swim and when to hold off

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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/15/2025

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.

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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/15/2025

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

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Public Meetings & Comments
Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 21.

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Boating
News Release

Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

Iowa lakes and rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, boaters, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter.

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.