News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

More than 3,100 ac of Iowa land in 24 counties with an estimated value of more than $7.6 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

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Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 02/20/2025

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.

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Forestry
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Trees start small and live big for your heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s time to get back to a big, healthy life with simple steps to improve your heart health.

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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/13/2025

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

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Public Meetings & Comments
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Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting February 19. The meetin

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Livestocks water quality conservation loans available

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) offers conservation loans to landowners for installing water quality practices via Linked Deposit loan programs.

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Manure management planners should note that the Iowa NRCS updated the Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index calculator in April of 2024.

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

Eighty five of Iowa's ninety nine counties adopted the livestock Master Matrix for the upcoming 12 months.

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