News Releases

The Iowa DNR is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on April 14, regarding the proposed five-year renewals of NPDES General Permits #1, #2, and #3

April 2, 2026

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Archery

News Release

2026 Iowa state archery tournament awards

Iowa’s National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament was held in Des Moines over the weekend.

March 31, 2026

Forestry

News Release

DNR to discuss upcoming timber harvest at Volga River State Recreation Area during April 9 public meeting

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting about upcoming timber harvests at the Volga River State Recreation Area, at 5:30 p.m., April 9 at Upper Iowa University.

March 31, 2026

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Iowa’s annual frog and toad survey begins in April; 2025 survey results available online

Volunteers with Iowa’s frog and toad survey have been collecting important information for more than 35 years. They’ll head out again this year on April 1.

March 31, 2026

News - Featured

News Release

Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly wildflower bloom report

Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each spring. Get outside this spring and see what you can find.

March 31, 2026

News - Featured

Camping

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Iowa State Parks kicking off 2026 camping season

The campgrounds at Iowa state parks and forests are opening for business on April 1. State parks are anticipating another busy season.

March 31, 2026

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Advisory

News Release

DNR investigating manure spill in Hamilton County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure release into an unnamed tributary of the South Skunk River in Hamilton County.

March 30, 2026

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Events & Public Meetings

Water Quality Improvement Plan Addendums for Hickory Grove Lake and Otter Creek Lake available for public review

Iowans interested in the addendums to two DNR studies to improve water quality in two Iowa lakes can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

March 26, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/26/2026

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

March 26, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/26/2026

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

March 26, 2026

Land Quality

News Release

Things you should know about protecting your home and business with flood insurance

A flood insurance policy is one of the few tools available to property owners for recovering from flood damage.

March 26, 2026

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Forestry

News Release

Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

Annual Urban Forestry Awards by Arbor Day Foundation & Iowa DNR recognize cities, colleges, and utilities for tree dedication, including Tree City USA winners.

March 24, 2026

News Releases

Courtesy dock repair to begin this week at Lost Grove Lake

Iowa youth artists recognized for fish drawings and essays

Air quality permits for review, published 04/02/2026

DNR holding stakeholder meeting for input on renewal of General Permits #1, #2 and #3

2026 Iowa state archery tournament awards

DNR to discuss upcoming timber harvest at Volga River State Recreation Area during April 9 public meeting

Iowa’s annual frog and toad survey begins in April; 2025 survey results available online

Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly wildflower bloom report

Iowa State Parks kicking off 2026 camping season

DNR investigating manure spill in Hamilton County

Water Quality Improvement Plan Addendums for Hickory Grove Lake and Otter Creek Lake available for public review

Water use permits for review, published 03/26/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/26/2026

Things you should know about protecting your home and business with flood insurance

Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

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