News Releases

Lewis and Clark State Park reopened July 17, for day-use and overnight camping, after completing the first phase of an extensive hazardous tree removal project.

July 21, 2026

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

Hunting

News - Featured

News Release

Important Changes Heading in to the 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons

Iowa DNR announces 2026-2027 hunting season updates, including new deer hunting zones and license sales starting August 15 at 9 a.m.

July 17, 2026

Hunting

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News Release

DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa

Iowa DNR will host meetings Aug 3-6 on new deer season zones and rules. Understand Zone B changes before licenses go on sale August 15.

July 16, 2026

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

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 07/16/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting July 21, 2026.

July 16, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/16/2026

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

July 16, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 07/16/2026

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

July 16, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/16/2026

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

July 16, 2026

News Release

July 16 virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project postponed

MOUNT VERNON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has postponed the two virtual public meetings scheduled for tomorrow, July 16.

July 15, 2026

State Parks

News Release

Ledges State Park Set to Close for Road Construction

A road and parking lot resurfacing project will close all access to Ledges State Park, including the campground, hiking trails, roads and parking lots Aug. 3.

July 14, 2026

News Release

Brown wins Government Social Media Professional of the Year

Jess Brown, Iowa DNR social media specialist, was named Professional of the Year at the annual Government Social Media Conference Golden Post Awards.

July 14, 2026

Iowa DNR social media specialist Jess Brown named Professional of the Year at the annual Government Social Media Conference Golden Post Awards in New Orleans

Hunting - Education

News Release

DNR’s Taube recognized as 2026 Education Professional of the Year

Megan Taube (Wisecup), Iowa DNR Education, Outreach, and Marketing Section Supervisor, recently received the MAFWA Education Professional of the Year award.

July 14, 2026

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Education, Outreach, and Marketing Section Supervisor, Megan Taube (right), is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Education Professional of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth, during the association’s meeting June 21-24, in Okoboji.

News - Featured

Hunting - Education

News Release

Outdoor skills courses popularity on the rise

Wilderness shows featuring life off the grid in remote parts of Montana or Alaska, living in harsh conditions below zero, have been popular.

July 14, 2026

News Releases

DNR accepting public comment for 401 certification of permit

Aquatic plants are vital to sustain vibrant ecosystems

Habitat makeover in process at Rathbun Wildlife Area

Lewis and Clark State Park Reopens for Day Use and Camping

Important Changes Heading in to the 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons

DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 07/16/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 07/16/2026

Water use permits for review, published 07/16/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/16/2026

July 16 virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project postponed

Ledges State Park Set to Close for Road Construction

Brown wins Government Social Media Professional of the Year

DNR’s Taube recognized as 2026 Education Professional of the Year

Outdoor skills courses popularity on the rise

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