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Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 2/22/2024

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.

February 23, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 2/22/2024

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

February 23, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, February 2024

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit.

February 23, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Gray wolf found dead on the northwest edge of Davenport

A large canine found lying in the median of I-80 in Scott County Monday morning has been identified as a young adult male gray wolf.

February 23, 2024

State archery tournament returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines March 1-3

An estimated 2,300 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa are participating in the 18th national Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament.

February 20, 2024

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water

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

February 20, 2024

News Release

Iowa DNR planning annual spring prescribed burns in the Iowa Great Lakes region

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns within selected wildlife complexes in Dickinson, O’Brien, Lyon and Sioux counties between March 1 and May 20.

February 16, 2024

SLEIS Training on February 21 is Canceled

The in-person SLEIS training session scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 at Iowa Western Community College has been canceled due to low registration.

February 16, 2024

Oil spill in Glenwood reaches Keg Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating an oil spill at Keg Creek in Mills County.

February 15, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 2/15/2024

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.

February 15, 2024

News Release

F20 (Amana Road NW) Bridge to close week of Feb. 19

A bridge replacement project over Swisher Creek in Johnson County, will close a portion of Amana Road NW through August, weather permitting.

February 15, 2024

Hunting - Education

Wildlife - Turkey

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for turkey hunting workshops

The Iowa DNR is offering two opportunities to learn skills to adults who have little to no wild turkey hunting experience.

February 14, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: Statewide drought conditions improve with January snowfall

January’s above-normal snowfall has improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

February 9, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/9/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Feb. 20.

February 9, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2024

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

February 9, 2024