News Releases

The Iowa DNR and Ducks Unlimited will host an open house on Sept. 24th, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the Maser Monarch Lodge to discuss the Lake Enhancement.

September 18, 2024

Celebrate SepticSmart Week by doing routine maintenance and identifying harmful products before they go down the drain

Fall is a great time for one in four Iowans to take a few simple steps to protect their pocket books, their septic systems and Iowa’s waters.

September 17, 2024

DNR investigating chlorinated water discharge at McLoud Run

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a chlorinated water discharge at McLoud Run Trout Stream in Cedar Rapids.

September 17, 2024

News Release

Mix of short and tallgrass prairie increases species diversity at Heritage Hills in Clarke County

The Heritage Hills tract in Clarke County is a 595-acre public wildlife area that offers views of a picturesque southern Iowa landscape.

September 17, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

WQB Public Hearings for Regulatory Analyses to be held on September 24th, 2024

The Regulatory Analyses for the proposed changes to the Water Quality Bureau rules that are being made in accordance with Executive Order 10 were published.

September 13, 2024

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/12/2024

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.

September 12, 2024

Land Quality

News Release

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 120.2 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements by the Iowa DNR.

September 12, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/12/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 17.

September 12, 2024

Boil advisory issued for communities in Marshall, Grundy counties due to pressure loss

A boil advisory has been issued in several communities north of Marshalltown following a pressure loss event.

September 11, 2024

News Release

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Wiese Slough is one of those places where the locals go when they need to get their outdoors “fix.”

September 10, 2024

News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 28, 2024

Join park staff to help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities, and spend time outdoors.

September 10, 2024

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 09/19/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/19/2024

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held September 24

DNR investigating wastewater discharge at Cedar River in Nashua

Iowa DNR & Ducks Unlimited to host an open house on the Spring Run Lily & Pleasant Lake Enhancements Project

Celebrate SepticSmart Week by doing routine maintenance and identifying harmful products before they go down the drain

DNR investigating chlorinated water discharge at McLoud Run

Mix of short and tallgrass prairie increases species diversity at Heritage Hills in Clarke County

WQB Public Hearings for Regulatory Analyses to be held on September 24th, 2024

Air quality permits for review, published 09/12/2024

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/12/2024

Boil advisory issued for communities in Marshall, Grundy counties due to pressure loss

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 28, 2024

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