News Releases

DES MOINES –Iowa DN) is introducing a new hands-on attraction at the Iowa State Fair: the Conservation Discovery Area, located at the historic DNR Building.

August 5, 2025

Interactive state parks themed playscape in the DNR building at the Iowa State Fair

Forestry

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DNR to host an open house on the Black Hawk Wildlife Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Speaker Park Shelter House in Lake View.

August 5, 2025

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

Iowa's Wildlife

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DNR to host an open house on Chain-O-Lakes Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is holding an open house on Aug. 19, 2025, to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, and wildlife populations Chain-O-Lakes Wildlife Area.

August 2, 2025

Air Quality

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Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Iowa

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today and tomorrow over most of the state.

August 1, 2025

This image shows hazy skies over Iowa due to wildfires in northwest Canada

Air Quality

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Wildfire smoke affects air quality standards for state

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today and tomorrow over most of the state.

July 31, 2025

Events & Public Meetings

Public hearings for water quality standards triennial review to be held in September

Virtual public hearings for the water quality standards triennial review have been scheduled for September 18 at 9:30 a.m. and September 23 at 2:30 p.m.

July 31, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/31/2025

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

July 31, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/31/2025

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

July 31, 2025

Forestry

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Caution urged as Iowans clean up storm-damaged trees

State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from storms earlier this week in northwest Iowa.

July 30, 2025

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