News Releases

The DNR and ISU are looking for volunteers interested in performing night time surveys for bats in Dubuque, Pocahontas, Marshall, Franklin and Butler counties.

May 23, 2023

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns international skeet and international bunker trap champions

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) held championship events for International Skeet and International Bunker Trap on May 20-21.

May 23, 2023

Forestry Fire

News Release

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

While wildland fire season hasn’t been active yet, the Iowa DNR Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa.

May 23, 2023

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists have investigated recent reports of dead bluegill and crappie in southern Iowa lakes.

May 23, 2023

Air Quality

Forestry Fire

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Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

A cold front is pulling smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, with hazardous air quality and smoke expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow.

May 18, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

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

May 18, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, published 5/18/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

May 18, 2023

Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 revision update

Pursuant to Executive Order 10, DNR has reviewed and drafted animal feeding operation rules (567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65).

May 18, 2023

Public Meetings & Comments

DNR to present results of rules and regulations evaluation at four public meetings

The Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau is hosting four public meetings to present its results from the comprehensive evaluation of administrative rules and regulations.

May 17, 2023

River Users Should Avoid Area Near Adel Wastewater Facility

Persons recreating on the North Racoon River should avoid an area immediately below the Adel Wastewater Treatment Facility.

May 16, 2023

State Parks

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Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 16, 2023

News Releases

Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Bat survey looking for volunteers

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns international skeet and international bunker trap champions

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 5/18/2023

Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 revision update

DNR to present results of rules and regulations evaluation at four public meetings

River Users Should Avoid Area Near Adel Wastewater Facility

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

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