News Releases

A study to learn more about waves and water clarity on the Mississippi River is underway after wave monitors were deployed within several locations on Pool 13.

May 28, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season

Visitors to Cedar Rock State Park will come away inspired and fascinated by this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Buchanan County.

May 28, 2024

Forest Landowner Assistance

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Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

The DNR has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans.

May 28, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 5/25/2024

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

May 25, 2024

Trout Fishing

Watershed Improvement

News Release

After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa.

A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan.

May 23, 2024

State Parks

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Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas.

May 23, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 5/23/2024

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.

May 23, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend, 2024

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 21, 2024

Boating

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Expect heavy boat traffic on Iowa waters for Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial beginning to Iowa’s boating season is days away and boaters across the state are busy preparing their watercraft

May 21, 2024

News Releases

Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house

Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years

Your passport to adventure this summer in Iowa state parks

Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

Equipment to measure waves deployed this week in Upper Mississippi River Pool 13

Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season

Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/25/2024

After years of cloudy conditions, the Trout Run project is aiming for a brighter future for an essential water source in northeast Iowa.

Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

Air quality permits for review, published 5/23/2024

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend, 2024

Expect heavy boat traffic on Iowa waters for Memorial Day Weekend

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