News Releases

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 20, 2026.

May 14, 2026

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

News - Featured

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Rare white fawn spotted on Indian Hills Community College campus

Rare white fawn confirmed on Indian Hills Community College campus in Ottumwa. DNR: Enjoy from distance; do not disturb. Protected by Iowa law.

May 13, 2026

Boating

Safety

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News - Featured

News Release

Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

Stay safe on Iowa's water this summer! Be aware of cold water, swift currents in rivers, and wear a life jacket when paddling or boating.

May 12, 2026

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.

Iowa's Wildlife

State Parks

News - Featured

News Release

Black bears becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa

Black bears are becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa, prompting Pikes Peak State Park to install bear-proof trash cans as a safety precaution.

May 12, 2026

Bear-proof trashcan at Pikes Peak State Park.

Air Quality

News Release

Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2026 report for the Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).

May 11, 2026

Air Quality

News Release

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 21

Get the latest on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.

May 7, 2026

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa

Iowa experienced significantly improved conditions through April, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

May 7, 2026

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Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 05/07/2026

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

May 7, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/07/2026

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

May 7, 2026

Solid Waste

News Release

Solid Waste Alternatives Program accepting applications for funding

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) is accepting applications for the July round of funding

May 7, 2026

Hunting

Public meeting

News Release

Meeting on potential antlerless deer hunt in Nine Eagles State Park set for May 14

The Iowa DNR is holding a public meeting in Leon on May 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed limited, archery-only antlerless deer hunt at Nine Eagles State Park

May 6, 2026

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Leave wildlife babies where they belong - In the wild

Iowa's Wildlife Baby Season is here. Leave baby animals in the wild; most are not orphaned. "Rescuing" them is harmful and illegal.

May 5, 2026

A spring fawn peering through the brush.

Fishing

News - Featured

News Release

Discover new fishing locations across Iowa with the enhanced DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas

Enhanced Iowa DNR Fishing Atlas coming soon! Find nearby lakes, rivers, and trout streams easily with mobile-friendly design, search, and printable maps.

May 5, 2026

A mother smiles as she and her son, wearing a life jacket, look at the fish on the end of his line while standing a dock in a park.

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 05/14/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/14/2026

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 05/14/2026

Rare white fawn spotted on Indian Hills Community College campus

Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

Black bears becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa

Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 21

Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa

Water use permits for review, published 05/07/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 05/07/2026

Solid Waste Alternatives Program accepting applications for funding

Meeting on potential antlerless deer hunt in Nine Eagles State Park set for May 14

Leave wildlife babies where they belong - In the wild

Discover new fishing locations across Iowa with the enhanced DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas

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