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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/27/2025

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

February 27, 2025

Air Quality

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Q & A for Electronic Air Compliance Reporting in AQRR

The Iowa DNR is now accepting electronic air compliance reporting with the Air Quality Records and Reporting (AQRR) Compliance Reporting system.

February 25, 2025

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

February 25, 2025

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.

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Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

More than 3,100 ac of Iowa land in 24 counties with an estimated value of more than $7.6 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

February 25, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/20/2025

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.

February 20, 2025

State Forest Nursery

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Add spring color to your yard with quality native Iowa seedlings

The Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Seedlings can be ordered through May 23.

February 18, 2025

Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.

Forestry

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Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

The Iowa DNR and Alliant Energy,is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

February 18, 2025

Archery

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Des Moines to host 18th annual state archery tournament, beginning Feb. 28

An estimated 2,200 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from Feb 28 to March 2.

February 18, 2025

Forestry

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Trees start small and live big for your heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s time to get back to a big, healthy life with simple steps to improve your heart health.

February 14, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/13/2025

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

February 13, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/13/2025

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

February 13, 2025

Public Meetings & Comments

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Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 2/18/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting February 19. The meetin

February 13, 2025