News Releases

Join the Iowa DNR as an Environmental Specialist in the Air Quality Bureau. Assist with ambient air monitoring to protect Iowa's air quality. Apply now!

July 30, 2026

Employment

[Aug 11] Geologist 3 (Water Quality GIS Analyst)

Join the Iowa DNR as a Water Quality GIS Analyst (Geologist 3). Collaborate with experts, visualize water quality data, and support Clean Water Act initiatives.

July 30, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 7/30/2026

DES MOINES – The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

July 30, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 7/30/2026

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

July 30, 2026

Recycling

News Release

DNR hosting online Iowa Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event on August 11, 2026.

July 30, 2026

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

Boating

News Release

Iowa DNR investigating boating fatality on Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a boating fatality that occurred on the west end of Clear Lake earlier today.

July 30, 2026

News Release

Public meeting to discuss shoreline restoration at Pilsbury Point

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on August 6 at 6 p.m. at the Maser Monarch Lodge in Okoboji to discuss restoration at Pilsbury Point on West Lake Okoboji.

July 29, 2026

Invasive Species

News Release

Eurasian watermilfoil treated in West Okoboji Lake canal

Iowa Department DNR recently discovered and treated a small, isolated population of Eurasian watermilfoil growing in the canal system south of Miller’s Bay.

July 29, 2026

Hunting - Education

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for online dove hunting workshop

Iowa DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook mourning doves to individuals who have little to no dove hunting experience.

July 28, 2026

Young man shooting a shotgun into a blue sky, dove hunting.

Fishing

News - Featured

News Release

Ready to catch catfish?

Catching catfish is a fun summer activity for the whole family. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

July 28, 2026

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Hunting

News - Featured

News Release

Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with a mixed bag of regional weather indicators, hunters are eager to see the results.

July 28, 2026

Employment

[Aug 10] Program Support Associate - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

Iowa DNR is hiring a Program Support Associate for the Field Services & Compliance Bureau in Atlantic, IA. Help protect natural resources. Apply by Aug 10.

July 27, 2026

News Releases

Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River

DNR investigating fatal boat collision on West Lake Okoboji

Meservey man identified in fatal Clear Lake boat collision

[Aug 13] Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Bureau

[Aug 11] Geologist 3 (Water Quality GIS Analyst)

Water use permits for review, published 7/30/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 7/30/2026

DNR hosting online Iowa Recycling Measurement and Reporting stakeholder event

Iowa DNR investigating boating fatality on Clear Lake

Public meeting to discuss shoreline restoration at Pilsbury Point

Eurasian watermilfoil treated in West Okoboji Lake canal

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for online dove hunting workshop

Ready to catch catfish?

Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

[Aug 10] Program Support Associate - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

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