News Releases

The Iowa DNR will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management.

September 21, 2023

State Parks

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

The Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and the Iowa DNR will host a celebration and ribbon cutting for the newly paved section of the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail.

September 19, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Popular wildlife area emerges from historic ‘Flood of ‘93’

West Fork Wildlife Area in Palo Alto County was developed after the historic flood of 1993, then expanded after the floods of 2018 and 2019.

September 19, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

Wildlife - Pheasant

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

That narrow access lane off a dead-end road is the only way in and out of the Winford Wildlife Area, a 637-acre floodplain grassland, just north of Oskaloosa.

September 19, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

State Preserves Advisory Board to meet Sept. 26

The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa DNR will meet at 8:00 a.m., September 26, at the DNR Upper Maquoketa Wildlife Unit Headquarters.

September 19, 2023

Forestry Fire

Forestry

State Forests

DNR to host open house to discuss Loess Hills State Forest Wildfire Restoration Plans

The Iowa DNR will hold a public open house on Monday, Sept. 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Brent S. Olson Memorial Visitor Center.

September 19, 2023

Air Quality

News Release

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Available

The DNR has finalized updates to guidance documents used for air dispersion modeling analyses.

September 15, 2023

Air Quality

News Release

Need to change your Title V Responsible Official? Submit a modification application in Iowa EASY Air

Is your facility changing your Title V Responsible Official?

September 15, 2023

REAP

News Release

REAP builds communities – how do you want to build yours?

Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies begin tomorrow.

September 15, 2023

News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Cherry Lake in Tama County

The Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Cherry Lake on the south side of Tama starting September 15 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

September 14, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

News Release

Iowa companies achieve economic and environmental results through DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 116.6 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements recommended by interns.

September 14, 2023

State of Iowa Offices - Holiday Closures

News Releases

For those willing to hike, South Skunk Wildlife Area offers off-the-beaten-path experience

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

Air Quality permits under review for Sept. 21

Drought conditions worsen – but recent rain will help

DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

Popular wildlife area emerges from historic ‘Flood of ‘93’

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

State Preserves Advisory Board to meet Sept. 26

DNR to host open house to discuss Loess Hills State Forest Wildfire Restoration Plans

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Available

Need to change your Title V Responsible Official? Submit a modification application in Iowa EASY Air

REAP builds communities – how do you want to build yours?

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Cherry Lake in Tama County

Iowa companies achieve economic and environmental results through DNR P2 program

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