News Releases

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Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #5, #6, and #7

The DNR is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on March 3, regarding the proposed five-year renewals of NPDES General Permits #5, #6, and #7

February 5, 2026

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

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

February 5, 2026

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

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

February 5, 2026

News - Featured

News Release

Iowa youth artists celebrate the beauty and wonder of Iowa songbirds with art contest

Roughly 250 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the First Annual Iowa Songbird Art Contest.

February 3, 2026

Fishing

News Release

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2026

The Walleye fishing season on Spirit, East, and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2.

February 3, 2026

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Trout Fishing

News Release

Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout last week

Iowa DNR released rainbow trout in three central Iowa locations last week into Lake Petocka, Triumph Park East and West , and Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake.

February 3, 2026

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

Water Quality

News Release

Smart Salt Use: Simple changes homeowners can use to clear ice and improve water quality

Using salt effectively during the winter months can protect both your property and the environment.

January 29, 2026

This image shows salt being applied to an icy sidewalk

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/29/2026

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

January 29, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 01/29/2026

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

January 29, 2026

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/29/2026

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

January 29, 2026

News - Featured

Hunting

Fishing

News Release

2025 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2025, Iowa residents purchased…

January 27, 2026

News - Featured

State Parks

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Eight Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside State Park Camps for families living near Waterloo, West Des Moines, Anamosa, Vernon, Madrid, Maquoketa, Palo and Polk City.

January 27, 2026