News Releases

Displaying 1 - 15 of 1557 results.

Title

Topic

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 04/23/2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

ECONewsWire

News Release

DNR Dam Safety Program to host safety workshop in West Des Moines

The Iowa DNR's Dam Safety program is holding a Dam Safety workshop in West Des Moines on May 14.

April 23, 2026

Employment

[May 8] Engineer EIT - Land & Waters Bureau

Engineer EIT: Join Iowa DNR's Des Moines team to design/manage state infrastructure (parks, wildlife) under P.E. mentorship. Open to May '26 engineering grads.

April 21, 2026

Employment

[May 4] Natural Resources Technician 1 (State Park Technician)

Iowa DNR seeks State Park Technicians for Black Hawk State Park & Pine Lake/Union Grove. Conserve natural resources and facilities in a hands-on outdoor role.

April 21, 2026

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

World Migratory Bird Day events planned on May 9

World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated at the Jester Park Nature Center with a free open house hosted by the Polk CCB and the Iowa DNR.

April 21, 2026

Fishing

News Release

Walleye season opens May 2 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

The 151st walleye fishing season officially opens May 2 at Spirit, East Okoboji, and West Okoboji lakes.

April 21, 2026

Forestry

News Release

Celebrate 250 Years of America this Arbor Day

Iowa’s trees tell a story of resilience, history, and ecological importance over the last 250 years. Even the biggest champion trees started out as seedlings.

April 21, 2026

Employment

[May 4] Administrative Support Assistant 2 (Program Support Associate)

Iowa DNR Field Office 5, Des Moines. Admin Support for environmental compliance: data entry (water, spills, AFOs), tracking reports, and industry assistance.

April 20, 2026

Employment

[May 5] Bureau Chief - Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau

Iowa DNR seeks a Bureau Chief for Parks, Forests & Preserves (PFP). Visionary leadership role overseeing 99 employees. Non-merit position.

April 17, 2026

Employment

[May 1] Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Bureau

Iowa DNR hiring: Environmental Specialist, Air Quality Compliance. Provide critical regulatory assistance & compliance support to stakeholders statewide.

April 17, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026

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

April 16, 2026

Employment

[May 8] Environmental Project Manager - Water Quality Bureau

Iowa DNR seeks Environmental Project Manager for Water Quality. Drive policy implementation for Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Nutrient Strategy.

April 15, 2026

Lake Restoration Program

News Release

Public Meeting to discuss Arbor Lake and Lake Nyanza Water Quality Improvement Plan

GRINNELL – Iowa DNR and the City of Grinnell will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., May 5th, at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell.

April 14, 2026

Forestry

News Release

Grants available for community tree plantings this fall

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

April 14, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Stay safe paddling this spring season

Spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife and blossoming nature. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe.

April 14, 2026

News Releases

Water use permits for review, published 04/23/2026

DNR Dam Safety Program to host safety workshop in West Des Moines

[May 8] Engineer EIT - Land & Waters Bureau

[May 4] Natural Resources Technician 1 (State Park Technician)

World Migratory Bird Day events planned on May 9

Walleye season opens May 2 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

Celebrate 250 Years of America this Arbor Day

[May 4] Administrative Support Assistant 2 (Program Support Associate)

[May 5] Bureau Chief - Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau

[May 1] Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Bureau

Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026

[May 8] Environmental Project Manager - Water Quality Bureau

Public Meeting to discuss Arbor Lake and Lake Nyanza Water Quality Improvement Plan

Grants available for community tree plantings this fall

Stay safe paddling this spring season

Iowa DNR Customer Service

Phone

How can we help?