News Releases

The Iowa DNR will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil.

June 13, 2023

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

June 13, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

Pursuant to Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR's Water Quality Bureau has reviewed the following rule chapter: 567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 9.

June 13, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May

The state of Iowa faced a dry May with only 2.54 inches of rainfall, which is just over half of its normal rainfall for the month.

June 8, 2023

Crane Creek fish kill under investigation

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified on June 7 of a fish kill in Crane Creek, southwest of Readyn in Bremer County.

June 8, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

News Release

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with the Iowa DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

June 8, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Grant awards and contracts highlighted at May EPC

The Environmental Protection Commission will meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, June 20.

June 8, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, June 8, 2023

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.

June 8, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/8/2023

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

June 8, 2023

Animal Feeding Operations

News Release

Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)

The State of Iowa is transitioning to a new electronic payment system that will impact the online Animal Feeding Operation application (EMMP) later this summer.

June 6, 2023

State Parks

Join us this weekend! Kick off summer in Iowa State Parks, June 9-11

Several state parks and forests will be hosting family-friendly programming and activities as part of Iowa DNR new Summer Kick-Off event, June 9-11.

June 6, 2023

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

News Releases

Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park

DNR Seeks Public Input on State Park Administrative Rule Revisions

Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake

New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season

DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Administrative Code Revisions

Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May

Crane Creek fish kill under investigation

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

Grant awards and contracts highlighted at May EPC

Air Quality permits under review, June 8, 2023

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/8/2023

Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)

Join us this weekend! Kick off summer in Iowa State Parks, June 9-11

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