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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to late June rainfall

Drought conditions improved slightly across the state due to above-normal precipitation totals in June, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

July 10, 2025

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DNR seeks public input on game harvest reporting and landowner tenant registration

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to game harvest reporting and landowner tenant registration.

July 8, 2025

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Pheasant hunters bagged more than 460,000 Iowa roosters in 2024

Iowa’s 2024 estimated pheasant harvest was the second highest in nearly two decades, coming in at more than 460,000 roosters last fall.

July 8, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

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St. Mary’s Island becoming a destination for dove, pheasant hunters

St. Mary’s Island, in Mills County, was once an island in the middle of the Missouri River prior to channelization and levee installation.

July 8, 2025

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Red Haw State Park campground is open and ready to welcome campers

To celebrate re-opening, campers can make reservations for Red Haw State Park and save $5.00 this summer.

July 7, 2025

Buds from the red haw tree, some white with light to dark pink.

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DNR to host an open house on Union Grove, Spring Grove Wildlife Areas

Open house on July 28, 2025 to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, and other topics of interest for the Union Grove and Spring Grove Wildlife Areas.

July 7, 2025

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National SRF Infrastructure Financing & Training Workshop

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) is hosting the 2025 National State Revolving Fund (SRF) Infrastructure Financing and Training Workshop.

July 7, 2025

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Renew Your Drinking Water, Distribution, & Wastewater Treatment Operator Certifications Online Now

The DNR is notifying all certified Water, Distribution and Wastewater Treatment operators that their current Iowa Certificate will expire June 30, 2025.

July 7, 2025

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First Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference 2025

The first Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference will be held July 14th and 15th at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus in Ankeny.

July 7, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to hold its July 10 meeting virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting virtually on July 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

July 7, 2025

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DNR seeks public input on proposed State Preserves Advisory Board administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for the State Preserves Advisory Board.

July 3, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/03/2025

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

July 3, 2025

Air Quality

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Have fun, be mindful of others when using fireworks

Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions.

July 3, 2025

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DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting and sale administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for ginseng harvesting and sale.

July 2, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

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.

July 2, 2025

News Releases

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to late June rainfall

DNR seeks public input on game harvest reporting and landowner tenant registration

Pheasant hunters bagged more than 460,000 Iowa roosters in 2024

St. Mary’s Island becoming a destination for dove, pheasant hunters

Red Haw State Park campground is open and ready to welcome campers

DNR to host an open house on Union Grove, Spring Grove Wildlife Areas

National SRF Infrastructure Financing & Training Workshop

Renew Your Drinking Water, Distribution, & Wastewater Treatment Operator Certifications Online Now

First Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference 2025

Natural Resource Commission to hold its July 10 meeting virtually

DNR seeks public input on proposed State Preserves Advisory Board administrative rule revisions

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/03/2025

Have fun, be mindful of others when using fireworks

DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting and sale administrative rule revisions

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

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