News Releases

DNR Air Quality Bureau staff will present in-person State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) training sessions for minor sources on Wednesday, April 5.

March 14, 2023

Archery

Results from 2023 state archery tournament

The 2023 Iowa Archery in the Schools Program season culminated with the state tournament March 4-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

March 14, 2023

Trout Fishing

News Release

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 3

The popular trout stream stocking season starts on April 3. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the DNR trout stream map or the DNR trout fishing webpage.

March 14, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Annual Prairie Chicken Day Set for April 1, in Kellerton

The first rhythmic and haunting cooing begins as the night sky fades and sunrise begins.

March 14, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

EMS in Depth Webinar: ISO EMS and Iowa Manufacturers: Company Perspectives

Join us for our latest EMS In Depth webinar from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM on March 29.

March 10, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Meeting Materials Available for March 14 Air Quality Rules Meeting

Meeting materials for the March 14, 2023, Air Quality rules meeting have been posted on the Public Participation website under Public Input – Executive Order 10

March 10, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

DNR releases Iowa Drought Plan

The Iowa DNR has finalized a drought plan for use by local, county, state agencies and governments in the event of droughts in the state.

March 9, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: February 2023 - New Iowa Drought Plan, continued wet conditions

February marked the fourth month in a row of above normal precipitation, and the winter months of Dec, Jan, and Feb were the fourth wettest on record.

March 9, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 3/09/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

March 9, 2023

News Release

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, March 2023

More than 5,900 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $21.1 million was permanently protected through donations.

March 7, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests finishing pruning oak trees by the end of the second week in March to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

March 7, 2023

Trout Fishing

News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

The Iowa DNR fisheries staff will release between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout in 13 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its trout program.

March 7, 2023

State of Iowa Offices - Holiday Closures

News Releases

Landfill water discharge reported in Fort Dodge

EPC to review solid waste rules, Air Quality draft budget and new participant in Solid Waste Environmental Management System Program

Air Quality permits under review, published 3/16/2023

SLEIS Training Targeted for Minor Source Air Emission Inventories

Results from 2023 state archery tournament

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 3

Annual Prairie Chicken Day Set for April 1, in Kellerton

EMS in Depth Webinar: ISO EMS and Iowa Manufacturers: Company Perspectives

Meeting Materials Available for March 14 Air Quality Rules Meeting

DNR releases Iowa Drought Plan

Water Summary Update: February 2023 - New Iowa Drought Plan, continued wet conditions

Air Quality permits under review, published 3/09/2023

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, March 2023

Time to stop pruning oak trees

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

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