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[Feb 13] Underground Storage Tank Specialist

Protect Iowa's resources! Join the DNR as a UST Specialist. Lead remediation, ensure compliance, & prevent hazards. Apply now!

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 16] Natural Resources Technician 2 (Shooting Range Manager)

The Iowa DNR is hiring a Shooting Range Manager (Natural Resources Technician 2) for Banner (Indianola) & Olofson (Polk City) Ranges.

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 20] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

Iowa DNR seeks Environmental Specialists in Mason City, IA. Conserve natural resources & enforce regulations. Science degree required. Apply by 2/20!

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 17] Administrative Assistant 1 - Water Quality Bureau

Iowa DNR seeks a detail-oriented Admin Assistant 1 for Water Quality. Help process wastewater/drinking water permits & SRF projects. Apply by Feb 17!

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 18] Public Service Manager 1 (GIS Section Supervisor)

The Iowa DNR is seeking a Section Supervisor in the Land Quality Bureau, to serve as the central coordinator for Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Design Engineer)

Join the Iowa DNR as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Design Engineering. Lead technical planning, construction, repair, and maintenance.

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer Associate (Engineer EIT)

Join the Iowa DNR Engineering Design team as a Facilities Engineer Associate (EIT).

February 6, 2026

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain

All regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update.

February 5, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Wastewater Permitting

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #5, #6, and #7

The DNR is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on March 3, regarding the proposed five-year renewals of NPDES General Permits #5, #6, and #7

February 5, 2026

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

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

February 5, 2026

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

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

February 5, 2026

News - Featured

News Release

Iowa youth artists celebrate the beauty and wonder of Iowa songbirds with art contest

Roughly 250 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the First Annual Iowa Songbird Art Contest.

February 3, 2026

Fishing

News Release

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2026

The Walleye fishing season on Spirit, East, and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2.

February 3, 2026

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Trout Fishing

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Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout last week

Iowa DNR released rainbow trout in three central Iowa locations last week into Lake Petocka, Triumph Park East and West , and Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake.

February 3, 2026

A young girl holding a trout she caught through the ice at a community trout stocking event

Employment

[Feb 13] Environmental Specialist Senior - Land Quality Bureau

Senior Environmental Specialist opening at Iowa DNR, Des Moines (Land Quality Bureau). Lead facility licensing, retailer permitting, and HHM disposal programs.

February 2, 2026

News Releases

[Feb 13] Underground Storage Tank Specialist

[Feb 16] Natural Resources Technician 2 (Shooting Range Manager)

[Feb 20] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

[Feb 17] Administrative Assistant 1 - Water Quality Bureau

[Feb 18] Public Service Manager 1 (GIS Section Supervisor)

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Design Engineer)

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer Associate (Engineer EIT)

Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #5, #6, and #7

Water use permits for review, published 02/05/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 02/05/2026

Iowa youth artists celebrate the beauty and wonder of Iowa songbirds with art contest

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2026

Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout last week

[Feb 13] Environmental Specialist Senior - Land Quality Bureau

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