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DNR seeks stakeholder input on draft for General Permit 4

The NPDES Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is releasing an informal draft renewal of NPDES General Permit #4 (GP #4) for review.

November 13, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/13/2025

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

November 13, 2025

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/13/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting November 18.

November 13, 2025

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

Invasive Species

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Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) treated Clear Lake last week with the approved aquatic herbicide, Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

November 12, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 13 in Des Moines

Iowa DNR's Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 13, at 6200 Park Ave., in the Walnut Woods Conference Rm, in Des Moines.

November 10, 2025

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October

Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update

November 6, 2025

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 11/06/2025

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

November 6, 2025

Forestry

Wildlife Management Areas

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DNR to host an open house on the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area

Turin Wildlife Area open house Nov. 13, 5-7 PM, at Turin Community Building. Discussing habitat, recreation, wildlife, and stewardship plan.

November 4, 2025

Lake Restoration Program

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November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project

Diamond Lake restoration project open house Nov. 12 at 6 PM. Discussing 2026-2028 plans for dredging, shoreline, and fishery improvements.

November 4, 2025

Trout Fishing

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Trout stockings resume this week

Iowa DNR resumes trout stocking in ponds Nov. 4-14, including Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Mount Pleasant, Davenport, and Donnellson.

November 4, 2025

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

Trout Fishing

News Release

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

November 4, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 10/30/2025

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

October 30, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/30/2025

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

October 30, 2025

Water Quality Certifications

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DNR accepting public comment for water quality certification of permits

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

October 30, 2025

Pollution Prevention P2

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2026 P2 Intern Project requests now open

Project requests are currently being accepted from companies interested in participating in the Iowa DNR’s 2026 Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program.

October 30, 2025

News Releases

DNR seeks stakeholder input on draft for General Permit 4

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/13/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/13/2025

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Clear Lake

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 13 in Des Moines

Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October

Air quality permits for review, published 11/06/2025

DNR to host an open house on the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area

November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project

Trout stockings resume this week

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Air quality permits for review, published 10/30/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/30/2025

DNR accepting public comment for water quality certification of permits

2026 P2 Intern Project requests now open

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