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Employment

[Jan 20] Natural Resources Technician 1 (Wildlife Technician 1)

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks dedicated individuals for 3 Wildlife Technician openings.

January 9, 2026

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Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: 2025 drought conditions vary significantly throughout the year

Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

January 8, 2026

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Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 01/08/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

January 8, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 01/08/206

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

January 8, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 01/08/2026

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

January 8, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to hold virtual meeting on Jan. 8

DES MOINES – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting virtually, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Jan. 8.

January 6, 2026

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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Iowa DNR reminds paddlers - water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps

With a couple of above average temperatures forecast this week, the Iowa DNR reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cold.

January 6, 2026

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2025 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

Nearly $350,000 in 50% cost-share grants were recently awarded to 105 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowans from wildfires.

January 6, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/02/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

January 2, 2026

Iowa's Wildlife

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Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow

Iowa trumpeter swans are making a huge comeback. Successful restoration has the population "really taking off right now," says the DNR.

December 30, 2025

A trumpeter swan with two cygnats on a Chickasaw County wetland. DNR Photo

Urban Forestry Management

News - Featured

News Release

Bundle up and get outside this Holiday Season

Keep the whole family active and entertained this holiday season and all winter long!

December 29, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

December 26, 2025

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Employment

Wildlife Temporary Worker Position, Summer 2026

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to gain hands-on experience in habitat management and wildlife monitoring.

December 23, 2025

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News - Featured

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Dozens of seasonal employee opportunities available in Iowa state parks for summer 2026

Iowa state parks have dozens of openings for recreational aides, seasonal patrol officers and a carpenter for the summer 2026 season.

December 23, 2025

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Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 10

Iowa DNR will release rainbow trout in nine locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.

December 23, 2025

A young girl holding a trout she caught through the ice at a community trout stocking event