News Releases

Athletes from 120 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds for the Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship

June 11, 2024

Natural Resource Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13

The NRC of the DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., on June 13, at the Holiday Inn Express Le Claire, Business Conference Room, 1201 Canal Shore Dr., in Le Claire.

June 6, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024

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.

June 6, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024

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

June 6, 2024

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years

After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions.

June 6, 2024

News Release

Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.

June 4, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Your passport to adventure this summer in Iowa state parks

The Iowa State Park Passport is back in 2024 and better than ever.

May 28, 2024

News Release

Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

Fawning season traditionally begins during the last week of May, peaks in the first couple of weeks of June, before gradually tapering off.

May 28, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Equipment to measure waves deployed this week in Upper Mississippi River Pool 13

A study to learn more about waves and water clarity on the Mississippi River is underway after wave monitors were deployed within several locations on Pool 13.

May 28, 2024

Shooting sports athletes converge on Cedar Falls for Iowa’s largest trap shoot

Sports athletes from grade school through high school will shoot 780,000 targets during the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Trap Championships.

May 28, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season

Visitors to Cedar Rock State Park will come away inspired and fascinated by this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Buchanan County.

May 28, 2024

Forest Landowner Assistance

News Release

Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

The DNR has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans.

May 28, 2024

News Releases

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/13/2024

DNR Seeking Input on Proposed Updates to Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance

Enjoy the buzz – support the local bees and butterflies by adding pollinator friendly plants around the house

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13

Air quality permits for review, published 06/06/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/06/2024

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions end after four years

Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

Your passport to adventure this summer in Iowa state parks

Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

Equipment to measure waves deployed this week in Upper Mississippi River Pool 13

Shooting sports athletes converge on Cedar Falls for Iowa’s largest trap shoot

Get inspired at Cedar Rock: Now open for the summer season

Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

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