News Releases

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

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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/03/2025

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

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Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

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.

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DNR’s annual goose banding is underway

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in the middle of its annual Canada goose banding effort across the state.

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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/26/2025

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

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Fishing
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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Dunlap Pond

Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Dunlap Pond starting July 1 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is completely drained.

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this 4th of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.

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