News Releases

The Lenon Mills Dam has served as the upper boundary to the Black Bass catch and release regulation in the Middle Raccoon River since it was established.

February 21, 2023

State Forest Nursery

Events & Public Meetings

Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings.

February 21, 2023

DNR annual public meetings recapping hunting, trapping seasons, and possible rule changes begin next week

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons and more.

February 17, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/16/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

February 16, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/16/2023

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

February 16, 2023

News Release

New groundwater hazard statement rule now in effect

Changes to the groundwater hazard statement are now in effect.

February 16, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Solid Waste

Land Quality

Events & Public Meetings

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and final rules to consolidate regulations related to solid waste and consider contract amendments.

February 16, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Black-capped chickadees astonishing secrets

Black-capped chickadees survive the harshest winters with amazing adaptive behaviors and abilities.

February 14, 2023

Archery

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 4-5

The 17th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament, the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa, will be held March 4-5 at the Iowa State Fair.

February 14, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March in Dubuque County

Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa DNR and ISU to help address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.

February 14, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Opportunity for Public Comment on the Draft Regional Haze Plan

The DNR invites the public to provide comment on a proposed revision to Iowa’s state implementation plan (SIP) to address the federal regional haze rule.

February 13, 2023

Watershed Improvement

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Oxbow restoration project returns unique ecosystem to Cedar Rock Wildlife Area

An opportunity to restore an oxbow on the Wapsipinicon River has come along since the DNR Cedar Wapsi Wildlife Unit starting wetland installation at Cedar Rock.

February 13, 2023

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/23/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/23/2023

Iowa DNR cancels public meetings in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to weather

Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream

Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings

DNR annual public meetings recapping hunting, trapping seasons, and possible rule changes begin next week

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/16/2023

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/16/2023

New groundwater hazard statement rule now in effect

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

Black-capped chickadees astonishing secrets

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 4-5

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March in Dubuque County

Opportunity for Public Comment on the Draft Regional Haze Plan

Oxbow restoration project returns unique ecosystem to Cedar Rock Wildlife Area

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