News Releases

Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

August 2, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

The Iowa DNR is holding an open house to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, wildlife populations and other topics of interest.

August 2, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, August 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.

August 1, 2024

Heavy rains lead to wastewater bypasses in central and southern Iowa

Following heavy rainfall throughout central and southeast Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede.

August 1, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

On this late June morning, a dozen wildlife experts and summer staff were standing in a parking lot near a small pond at the Ringgold Wildlife Area.

July 30, 2024

News Release

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Boating

News Release

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

A project at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area that created boating channels and repaired a portion of the dike network has been completed.

July 30, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 6.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

News Release

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

Hemorrhagic disease, commonly referred to as EHD or Bluetongue, has been impacting deer in Iowa for over a decade, with severe outbreaks occurring in...

July 26, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/25/2024

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.

July 25, 2024

Hunting

News Release

1,600 acres along Missouri River transferred to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Roughly 1,600 acres of land along the Missouri River in Woodbury County is being transferred from the U.S.

July 25, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed restrictions on introduced and removal of plant life administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for restrictions on introduction and removal of plant life.

July 24, 2024

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

Boil Order for City of Granger

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

Air quality permits under review, August 2024

Heavy rains lead to wastewater bypasses in central and southern Iowa

Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

Air quality permits for review, published 07/25/2024

1,600 acres along Missouri River transferred to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

DNR seeks comment on proposed restrictions on introduced and removal of plant life administrative rule revisions

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