News Releases

Wildfire smoke carries particulates as well as massive amounts of gases and a cocktail of chemicals that can enhance ozone formation hundreds miles down.

May 24, 2023

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend.

May 23, 2023

Boating

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21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa DNR is investigating a drowning Saturday afternoon on West Okoboji Lake.

May 23, 2023

Forestry

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Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

May 23, 2023

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Bat survey looking for volunteers

The DNR and ISU are looking for volunteers interested in performing night time surveys for bats in Dubuque, Pocahontas, Marshall, Franklin and Butler counties.

May 23, 2023

Forestry Fire

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Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

While wildland fire season hasn’t been active yet, the Iowa DNR Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa.

May 23, 2023

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists have investigated recent reports of dead bluegill and crappie in southern Iowa lakes.

May 23, 2023

Air Quality

Forestry Fire

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Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

A cold front is pulling smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, with hazardous air quality and smoke expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow.

May 18, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

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

May 18, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 5/18/2023

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

May 18, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 revision update

Pursuant to Executive Order 10, DNR has reviewed and drafted animal feeding operation rules (567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65).

May 18, 2023

DNR to present results of rules and regulations evaluation at four public meetings

The Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau is hosting four public meetings to present its results from the comprehensive evaluation of administrative rules and regulations.

May 17, 2023

News Releases

Air Quality permits under review, May 25, 2023

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 5/25/2023

Boil order for portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass County

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Bat survey looking for volunteers

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

Spawning stress causes panfish kills in southern Iowa lakes

Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/18/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 5/18/2023

Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 revision update

DNR to present results of rules and regulations evaluation at four public meetings

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