News Releases

Nearly $350,000 in 50% cost-share grants were recently awarded to 105 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowans from wildfires.

January 6, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/02/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

January 2, 2026

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow

Iowa trumpeter swans are making a huge comeback. Successful restoration has the population "really taking off right now," says the DNR.

December 30, 2025

A trumpeter swan with two cygnats on a Chickasaw County wetland. DNR Photo

Urban Forestry Management

News - Featured

News Release

Bundle up and get outside this Holiday Season

Keep the whole family active and entertained this holiday season and all winter long!

December 29, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025

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

December 26, 2025

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State Parks

News Release

Dozens of seasonal employee opportunities available in Iowa state parks for summer 2026

Iowa state parks have dozens of openings for recreational aides, seasonal patrol officers and a carpenter for the summer 2026 season.

December 23, 2025

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Trout Fishing

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Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 10

Iowa DNR will release rainbow trout in nine locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.

December 23, 2025

A young girl holding a trout she caught through the ice at a community trout stocking event

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Fishing

News Release

Ice fishing not advised across much of Iowa

Iowa’s stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures has deteriorated the quality of ice across much of the state south of Iowa Hwy. 3; ice fishing is discouraged.

December 23, 2025

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Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Canada geese test positive for Avian Influenza at Green Valley Lake, Lake of Three Fires

H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Canada geese at Green Valley Lake and at Lake of Three Fires, state wildlife officials announced on Thursday.

December 18, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/18/2025

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

December 18, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/18/2025

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

December 18, 2025

Forestry

News Release

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, Iowa DNR is a pass-through partner for the Urban Forestry Development grants for communities.

December 16, 2025

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

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Fishing

Employment

News Release

Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 2026

Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until Jan. 16.

December 16, 2025

News Releases

Natural Resource Commission to hold virtual meeting on Jan. 8

Iowa DNR reminds paddlers - water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps

2025 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

Water use permits for review, published 01/02/2026

Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow

Bundle up and get outside this Holiday Season

Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025

Dozens of seasonal employee opportunities available in Iowa state parks for summer 2026

Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 10

Ice fishing not advised across much of Iowa

Canada geese test positive for Avian Influenza at Green Valley Lake, Lake of Three Fires

Air quality permits for review, published 12/18/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/18/2025

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities

Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 2026

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