News Releases

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa waters.

June 24, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

June 24, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Timber, Prairie, River - Troy Mills offers a lot of recreation on 323 acres

Sitting on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River, a few miles west of Troy Mills, Troy Mills Wildlife Area is a mix of sand prairie, timber and wetlands.

June 24, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/18/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

June 18, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 06/18/2026

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

June 18, 2026

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Athletes from more than 120 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds June 8-14, for the 2026 SCTP State Championship.

June 18, 2026

Wildlife - Trapping

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Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops in July

The Iowa DNR and Iowa Trappers Association are partnering to offer beginner trapping workshops around the state in July.

June 16, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Habitat quality, variety on Callahan tract enhances Little Sioux Wildlife Area

The recently acquired 425-acre Callahan Tract in southern Clay County is a perfect fit for the Little Sioux Wildlife Area .

June 16, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/11/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

June 11, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

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

June 11, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 06/11/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 16, 2026.

June 11, 2026

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

News Releases

Reminder - New Air Quality Fee Schedule Starts July 1

Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026

Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July weekend

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Timber, Prairie, River - Troy Mills offers a lot of recreation on 323 acres

Water use permits for review, published 06/18/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 06/18/2026

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops in July

Habitat quality, variety on Callahan tract enhances Little Sioux Wildlife Area

Water use permits for review, published 06/11/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 06/11/2026

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