News Releases

Sediment flowing into Siewers Spring, the water source for the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery, creates muddy water conditions after larger rainfall events.

July 9, 2024

Hunting - Education

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to people with little to no trapping experience.

July 9, 2024

Wastewater discharge in Mills County reaches Keg Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Glenwood in Mills County.

July 9, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on July 11

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on July 11.

July 5, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2024

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 3, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise

Tucked in to the rolling hills of southern Iowa’s Decatur County is Sand Creek Wildlife Area, a 3,700-acre destination for deer hunters and bird watchers.

July 2, 2024

Boating

News Release

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Iowa Cubs team up for First Responders Night

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa staff teamed up with the Iowa Cubs on June 27, to recognize MADD Hero Award Winners who went above and beyond.

July 2, 2024

Forestry

Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26.

July 2, 2024

Forestry

News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, July 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

July 2, 2024

State Parks

Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery

While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode.

June 27, 2024

News Release

Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people

As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.

June 27, 2024

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

News Releases

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions, 7/9/2024

New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops

Wastewater discharge in Mills County reaches Keg Creek

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on July 11

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2024

Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Iowa Cubs team up for First Responders Night

Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, July 2024

Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery

Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people

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