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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 06/11/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 16, 2026.

June 11, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program held the Iowa State Championship match May 30-31, at the Big Springs Shooting Complex, in Searsboro.

June 9, 2026

News - Featured

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Focus on the Journey: Explore Iowa. Win Prizes. Take Your Best Photo!

The Iowa State Parks Passport is back in 2026 and better than ever.

June 9, 2026

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Iowa's Wildlife

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Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Pecan Grove State Preserve

Pecan Grove Preserve Open House: June 16, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM, just southwest of Muscatine. Discuss forest plan, habitat management with Iowa DNR.

June 5, 2026

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Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to meet June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake

Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

June 5, 2026

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Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Dry conditions expand across state due to low May rainfall

Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

June 4, 2026

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Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

June 4, 2026

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Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

June 4, 2026

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News Release

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities this fall

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

June 2, 2026

News - Featured

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Help slow the spread of invasive species in your community

Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet pose a serious threat to Iowa’s forests.

June 2, 2026

News - Featured

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Proven Projects, Growing Opportunities: REAP Projects in Action

Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation will be the focus of 19 meetings across the state.

June 2, 2026

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Acoustic Monitoring Survey for Iowa's Nine Bat Species

Volunteer for the Iowa DNR & Iowa State bat acoustic survey! Help monitor Iowa's nine bat species in select counties this July.

June 1, 2026

News - Featured

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Boat traffic increases with summer heat - stay alert

Iowa waters are starting to get busy as summer heat entices many to local beaches, rivers and lakes to cool off and have some fun.

May 28, 2026

Summertime fun on the water with motor boat, kids in lifejackets.