News Releases

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

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Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits, published 1/11/2024

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.

Boards and Commissions
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 Jan.17.

Hunting - Deer

Last chance to hunt deer until fall

Iowa’s final deer seasons are now open - the Population Management January Antlerless Season and the Excess Tag January Antlerless Season.

Public Meetings & Comments
Event

Proposed rule available for comment

In accordance with Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR will hold a formal public comment period for the proposed Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/4/2023

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

Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Jan. 10

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 10 a.m., Jan. 10, in the Wallace State Office Building.

Hunting
Wildlife and Trapping
News Release

Outdoor Notes

Hunting seasons will begin closing soon in early January.

Water Monitoring
News Release

Drought conditions continue during record streak

The current drought is the longest in Iowa since the 1950s, with abnormally dry and drought conditions extending into the 188th week in a row.