News Releases

There’s a pretty good chance that, in the next several weeks, Northeast Iowa will be visited by a few wandering black bears ahead of the breeding season.

May 9, 2023

Air Quality

Less than one week left to submit your 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory

Facilities located in the central third of Iowa and portable plants must submit their 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2023.

May 9, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., May 11, in the Wallace State Office Building.

May 8, 2023

Air Quality

News Release

Updated Meteorological and Elevation Data Available for Use in Air Dispersion Modeling

When the EPA released updates to the AERMOD modeling system on June 27, 2022, they included updates to AERMET.

May 8, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: April 2023 - Another dry month

Rainfall in April was just over two inches but 1.5 inches below normal for the month.

May 4, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/4/2023

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

May 4, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

National Amphibian Week is May 7-13

Chorus frogs along with other frogs, toads and salamanders are being recognized during National Amphibian Week, May 7-13.

May 2, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/27/23

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.

April 27, 2023

Air Quality

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

When you step outside next week, think about taking an extra moment to appreciate the air you breathe.

April 27, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

Every Arbor Day, Iowans pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to planting and managing Iowa’s trees and forests.

April 25, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

The Hook n’ Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun.

April 25, 2023

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

A dramatic warming trend, along with the correct photoperiod, allowed DNR staff to capture more than 3,100 adult female walleyes in a short amount of time.

April 25, 2023

News Releases

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/11/2023

Air Quality permits under review, May 11, 2023

Kick off summer in Iowa State Parks, June 9-11

Midwest black bear population may start calling parts of Iowa home down the road

Less than one week left to submit your 2022 Minor Source Emissions Inventory

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines

Updated Meteorological and Elevation Data Available for Use in Air Dispersion Modeling

Water Summary Update: April 2023 - Another dry month

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/4/2023

National Amphibian Week is May 7-13

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/27/23

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 1-5

Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

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