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Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission tour and meeting set for Oct. 7-8, 2026

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 8, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Shenandoah.

October 2, 2026

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

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DNR investigating fish kill at Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the Little Maquoketa River near the City of Peosta in Dubuque County.

October 2, 2026

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Heavy rainfall leads to flooding, multiple wastewater bypasses across the state

Heavy rainfall has impacted several communities across the state, leading to flooding and wastewater bypasses.

October 1, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 10/01/2026

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

October 1, 2026

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

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/01/2026

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

October 1, 2026

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New online resource map helps connect Iowa landowners with conservation, environmental professionals

The Iowa Conservation Professionals map is a new tool which will help connect landowners and farmers with conservation experts serving their communities.

October 1, 2026

Watershed improvement project, overflow water running over rocks.

Teacher Feature

Teacher Feature

Washington High School Conservation Science Teacher

Lydia Davis created and teaches a Conservation Science class at Washington High School. She teaches students about deer population and diseases, like CWD.

September 30, 2026

High school students examining actual deer heads and pulling lymph nodes for testing.

Teacher Feature

Teacher Feature

Cedar Rapids Middle Science Content Lead Teacher

Students and teachers from Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids get a hands-on learning experience with fish anatomy, reproduction, and organ function.

September 30, 2026

Students from Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids begin their fish dissection lab.

Elementary School

DNR Classroom Connections

DNR Fisheries Research Technicians, Mark Richardson and Joshua Goff

Meet Mark Richardson and Joshua Goff, Fisheries Research Technicians with the Large Reservoirs Research Team. They help with Walleye research projects.

September 29, 2026

DNR Fisheries Research Technician Mark Richardson

Elementary School

DNR Classroom Connections

DNR Environmental Specialist, Matt Graesch - Contaminated Sites and Solid Waste

Meet Matt Graesch, DNR Environmental Specialist. He has had a lifelong interest in geology specifically as it relates to Iowa’s vast landscapes.

September 29, 2026

DNR Environmental Specialist Matt Graesch

Elementary School

DNR Classroom Connections

DNR Upland Game Biologist, Todd Bogenschutz

Meet DNR Upland Game Biologist, Todd Bogenschutz. He oversees Iowa’s pheasant, quail, gray partridge, rabbits, jackrabbits, and prairie grouse research.

September 29, 2026

DNR Upland Game Biologist Todd Bogenschutz

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Bogenschutz recognized for career spent working to improve upland ecosystems

Upland wildlife research biologist Todd Bogenschutz received a special recognition award for improving ecosystems and strengthening gamebird populations.

September 29, 2026

Todd Bogenschutz receiving a special recognition award from The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 09/24/2026

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

September 24, 2026

Bright blue sky with wispy clouds

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 09/24/2026

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

September 24, 2026

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

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/24/2026

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

September 24, 2026