News Releases

The Iowa DNR is currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting info on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations.

April 2, 2024

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Bumble Bee Atlas Seeks Volunteers to Search for Declining Iowa Bees

A new statewide project is looking for Iowa volunteers to help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees.

April 2, 2024

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling schools.

April 2, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 3/28/2024

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.

March 28, 2024

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/6/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 4/11/2024

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Annual state auction is live online until April 24

2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference April 11

Water Summary Update: Late March showers lead to some improvement in drought conditions

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/4/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 4/4/2024

Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway, 2024

Bumble Bee Atlas Seeks Volunteers to Search for Declining Iowa Bees

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Air quality permits under review, published 3/28/2024

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