News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Livestocks water quality conservation loans available

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) offers conservation loans to landowners for installing water quality practices via Linked Deposit loan programs.

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index Calculator update

Manure management planners should note that the Iowa NRCS updated the Iowa Phosphorus (P) Index calculator in April of 2024.

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Animal Feeding Operations
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Eighty five counties adopt Master Matrix

Eighty five of Iowa's ninety nine counties adopted the livestock Master Matrix for the upcoming 12 months.

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Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Iowa DNR foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.

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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

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