News Releases

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

December 8, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record

Preliminary numbers show November to be one of the driest months on record, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

December 7, 2023

Watershed Improvement

Events & Public Meetings

Iowa Nonpoint Source Plan Vision available for public review

Iowa’s Nonpoint Source Management Plan Vision document and public presentation are now available for public review and comment

December 7, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/11/2024

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

December 7, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/7/2023

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

December 7, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, December 2023

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.

December 7, 2023

News Releases

Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

Donations allow DNR to complete wildlife tracking system to monitor migration

Ledges State Park 100th anniversary kickoff event Dec. 21

Cold weather concrete pours – a word of advice from an expert

Winter land application limits begin soon

Boil advisory lifted for southwest side of Waukee

Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay!

Status of Iowa Bald Eagles in 2023

Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14

Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record

Iowa Nonpoint Source Plan Vision available for public review

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/11/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/7/2023

Air quality permits under review, December 2023

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