News Releases

An estimated 500 gallons of wastewater entered the Boyer River early Sunday morning due to a valve malfunction at Smithfield Fresh Meats Corporation in Denison.

April 28, 2025

State Parks

Volunteering

News Release

We need you: Volunteer this summer as a campground host

The Iowa DNR is urgently seeking volunteer campground hosts for select state parks and forests for the 2025 recreation season.

April 25, 2025

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Iowa's Wildlife

Forestry

News Release

Happy Arbor Day! Celebrate by planting native trees and shrubs for wildlife!

This month we are celebrating Arbor Day (April 25) by highlighting how you can plant native plants for wildlife by planting native trees and shrubs.

April 25, 2025

Chipping Sparrow feeding young in a nest in an oak tree. ©2010 Jenni Dyar

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

News Release

Red dye spill in Maquoketa and Prairie Creek expected to enter Maquoketa River

Maquoketa - On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a 330 gallon tote of wood mulch dye was punctured on a semi truck at the Kwik Star at 102 David Street in Maquoketa.

April 24, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 4/24/2025

DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

April 24, 2025

News Release

Sewage release to Saylor Creek in Ankeny

ANKENY -- An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main.

April 23, 2025

News Release

Plan regular cleanings for bird feeders, waterers and baths

Spring weather arrived and with it, the annual spring cleaning and garden prep rituals going in backyards and acreages across Iowa.

April 22, 2025

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News Release

Celebrate Iowa’s big trees this Arbor Day

Iowa’s trees tell a story of resilience, history, and ecological importance.

April 22, 2025

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News Release

Three weeks left to submit your 2024 Minor Source Air Emissions Inventory

Facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa must submit their 2024 Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2025.

April 22, 2025

Public Meetings & Comments

Iowa's Wildlife

Fishing

News Release

DNR to update West Swan Lake renovation project during April 30 public meeting

The Iowa DNR will be providing an update on the West Swan Lake restoration project during a public meeting at 5 p.m., April 3.

April 21, 2025

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News Release

Enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods. Trees quietly improve our lives in many ways, like superheroes for our health.

April 18, 2025

Springtime hiking with lush grass and redbud trees.

News Release

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, April 2025

The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.

April 18, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 04/17/2025

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

April 17, 2025

News Releases

Black bear sightings on the rise in Northeast Iowa

Heavy rainfall causes wastewater discharge in Story County

Wastewater enters Boyer River near Denison

We need you: Volunteer this summer as a campground host

Happy Arbor Day! Celebrate by planting native trees and shrubs for wildlife!

Red dye spill in Maquoketa and Prairie Creek expected to enter Maquoketa River

Air quality permits for review, published 4/24/2025

Sewage release to Saylor Creek in Ankeny

Plan regular cleanings for bird feeders, waterers and baths

Celebrate Iowa’s big trees this Arbor Day

Three weeks left to submit your 2024 Minor Source Air Emissions Inventory

DNR to update West Swan Lake renovation project during April 30 public meeting

Enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, April 2025

Air quality permits for review, published 04/17/2025

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