News Releases

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 16.

September 11, 2025

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News Release

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

September 9, 2025

News Release

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held in September

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold five public hearings for proposed Iowa Administrative Code changes in September, 2025.

September 9, 2025

News - Iowa Outdoors

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

Spirit Lake, Iowa – A new endowed graduate fellowship has been created to advance research in fisheries biology, water quality, and watershed management.

September 9, 2025

Volunteering

State Parks

News - Iowa Outdoors

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Iowa state parks have set Saturday, Sept. 27 as annual Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several state parks and forests.

September 9, 2025

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Natural Resource Commission

News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 11, in the Walnut Woods Conference Room, at 6200 Park Ave, in Des Moines.

September 8, 2025

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

Despite a drier-than-normal August, Iowa remains drought-free, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

September 4, 2025

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Hunting

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed due to FEMA repairs

Riverton, Iowa - Significant portions of the pumped wetland at the Riverton Wildlife Management Area, near Riverton, are currently dry until project completion.

September 4, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News - Air Quality

Air quality permits for review, published 09/04/2025

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

September 4, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/04/2025

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

September 4, 2025

Fishing

News - Iowa Outdoors

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control for ponds

Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?

September 2, 2025

State Parks

News - Iowa Outdoors

Iowa State Parks Open Doors to More Accessible Adventures

DES MOINES – As the seasons shift and cooler days set in, a new DNR web page makes it easier to explore outdoor experiences that are accessible to all.

September 2, 2025

Accessible overlook at Bellevue State Park.

Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

News - Iowa Outdoors

Special September teal season opens Sept. 6

Iowa’s duck hunters will notice that the 2025 special September teal season opens later and for fewer days than in recent years. The season opens Sept. 6.

September 2, 2025

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/11/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held in September

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed due to FEMA repairs

Air quality permits for review, published 09/04/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/04/2025

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control for ponds

Iowa State Parks Open Doors to More Accessible Adventures

Special September teal season opens Sept. 6

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