News Releases

The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes farm families who demonstrate outstanding voluntary efforts to improve and protect Iowa’s soil and water.

March 5, 2026

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 16

Iowa DNR is stocking rainbow trout in 12 community lakes (March-April) for close-to-home, family-friendly fishing fun. License & trout fee needed.

March 3, 2026

A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream

News Release

DNR public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes begin March 2

Iowa DNR town halls: get updates on hunting/trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, and give feedback on regulations. Open to the public.

February 28, 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 02/26/2026

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

February 26, 2026

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

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/26/2026

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

February 26, 2026

Wastewater Permitting

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #8 and #9

The Iowa DNR is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on March 12,regarding the proposed five-year renewals of NPDES General Permits #8 and #9

February 26, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Grassland management at 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area in Union County

Iowa DNR is removing trees on the east side of 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area to restore high quality, grassland habitat improving water quality for the lake.

February 24, 2026

Middle School

Fishing

Teacher Feature

Cedar Rapids Middle Science Content Lead Teacher

Students and teachers from Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids get a hands on learning experience with fish anatomy, reproduction, and organ function.

February 23, 2026

Students getting a hands on learning experience with fish anatomy, reproduction, and organ function.

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Habitat management cutting at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is restoring 60 acres of habitat at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area by managing tree species, benefiting native oaks and providing cover for wildlife.

February 19, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/19/2026

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

February 19, 2026

News Releases

Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March and April in Ames

Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/05/2026

Water use permits for review, published 03/05/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 03/05/2026

Spring community trout stocking starts March 16

DNR public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes begin March 2

Water use permits for review, published 02/26/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 02/26/2026

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #8 and #9

Grassland management at 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area in Union County

Cedar Rapids Middle Science Content Lead Teacher

Habitat management cutting at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area

Air quality permits for review, published 02/19/2026

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