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Red Haw State Park campground is open and ready to welcome campers

To celebrate re-opening, campers can make reservations for Red Haw State Park and save $5.00 this summer.

July 7, 2025

Buds from the red haw tree, some white with light to dark pink.

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DNR to host an open house on Union Grove, Spring Grove Wildlife Areas

Open house on July 28, 2025 to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, and other topics of interest for the Union Grove and Spring Grove Wildlife Areas.

July 7, 2025

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

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National SRF Infrastructure Financing & Training Workshop

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) is hosting the 2025 National State Revolving Fund (SRF) Infrastructure Financing and Training Workshop.

July 7, 2025

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Renew Your Drinking Water, Distribution, & Wastewater Treatment Operator Certifications Online Now

The DNR is notifying all certified Water, Distribution and Wastewater Treatment operators that their current Iowa Certificate will expire June 30, 2025.

July 7, 2025

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First Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference 2025

The first Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference will be held July 14th and 15th at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus in Ankeny.

July 7, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to hold its July 10 meeting virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting virtually on July 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

July 7, 2025

EO10

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DNR seeks public input on proposed State Preserves Advisory Board administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for the State Preserves Advisory Board.

July 3, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/03/2025

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

July 3, 2025

Air Quality

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Have fun, be mindful of others when using fireworks

Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions.

July 3, 2025

EO10

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DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting and sale administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for ginseng harvesting and sale.

July 2, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

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

July 2, 2025

Shooting Sports

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Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program held the Iowa State Championship match on June 28-29, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.

July 2, 2025

EO10

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DNR seeks public input on threatened and endangered plant and animal species administrative rule revisions

Iowa DNR is seeking informal comment on the revision of the administrative rule for threatened and endangered plant and aniimal species.

July 1, 2025

Wildlife - Turkey

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Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

Iowa DNR needs help with the wild turkey production survey. In July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates.

July 1, 2025

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DNR’s annual goose banding is underway

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in the middle of its annual Canada goose banding effort across the state.

July 1, 2025

News Releases

Red Haw State Park campground is open and ready to welcome campers

DNR to host an open house on Union Grove, Spring Grove Wildlife Areas

National SRF Infrastructure Financing & Training Workshop

Renew Your Drinking Water, Distribution, & Wastewater Treatment Operator Certifications Online Now

First Annual Ankeny Water & Wastewater Conference 2025

Natural Resource Commission to hold its July 10 meeting virtually

DNR seeks public input on proposed State Preserves Advisory Board administrative rule revisions

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/03/2025

Have fun, be mindful of others when using fireworks

DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting and sale administrative rule revisions

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

DNR seeks public input on threatened and endangered plant and animal species administrative rule revisions

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

DNR’s annual goose banding is underway

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