News Releases

Minor source facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory for calendar year 2024 emissions by May 15, 2025.

January 22, 2025

News Release

Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat

The farm crisis of the 1980s fundamentally changed the Midwest in multiple ways and set the stage for the creation of Pheasants Forever in St. Paul, MN in 1982.

January 22, 2025

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Taxes are for the birds...and other vulnerable wildlife

We know taxes aren't a lot of fun, but there is a small thing you can do to feel better about the process.

January 22, 2025

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2024 hunting, fishing license sales - by the numbers

Fishing and hunting licenses sales in 2024 that Iowa residents purchased.

January 22, 2025

News Release

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1

The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30, from sunrise to sunset each day.

January 22, 2025

News Release

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/22/2025

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

January 22, 2025

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Wastewater discharge in Nora Springs reaches Shell Rock River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Nora Springs in Floyd County.

January 21, 2025

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Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout today

The Iowa DNR released 3,700 rainbow trout this afternoon at Lake Petocka in Bondurant, Triumph Park West and East in Waukee, and Terra Lake in Johnston.

January 16, 2025

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 1/16/2024

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.

January 16, 2025

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

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

January 16, 2025

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 01/09/2025

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

January 9, 2025

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

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

January 9, 2025

News Releases

Drinking Water Rule Hearings, Chapters 40 to 44

Well Rule Hearings, Chapters 38/49, 39, and 82

WQB NOIA Public Hearings to be held in January and February - General Information

Minor Source Air Emissions Inventories for Eastern Iowa due May 15

Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat

Taxes are for the birds...and other vulnerable wildlife

2024 hunting, fishing license sales - by the numbers

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/22/2025

Wastewater discharge in Nora Springs reaches Shell Rock River

Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout today

Air quality permits for review, published 1/16/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

Air quality permits for review, published 01/09/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

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