News Releases

The Scholastic Clay Target Program held the International Skeet Championship event this past weekend at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, near Oskaloosa.

May 26, 2026

Air Quality

News Release

Title V Air Emissions and Base Fees due July 1

Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2025 emissions fees and the annual Title V base fee by July 1, 2026.

May 21, 2026

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/21/2026

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

May 21, 2026

Water Quality

Events & Public Meetings

DNR hosting virtual informal stakeholder meeting on proposed water quality rule changes

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Water Quality Bureau will hold an informal stakeholder meeting to discuss proposed water quality rule changes

May 21, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Air Quality

News Release

Air Quality Fee Changes for the Upcoming Fiscal Year

The Environmental Protection Commission approved a new air quality fee schedule on May 20, 2026. The fees will be effective beginning July 1, 2026.

May 20, 2026

Fishing

News Release

Wapsie Valley teacher recognized for outstanding fishing program

Danny Adams, grades 7-12 physical education teacher in the Wapsie Valley School District, is the recipient of the 2026 Brass Bluegill award.

May 19, 2026

2026 Brass Bluegill Award winner Danny Adams

Shooting Sports

News Release

Iowa’s shooting sports state championship series kicked off last weekend

The 2026 Iowa Shooting Sports State Championship Series got underway last weekend in Coon Rapids with the International Bunker Trap Championship.

May 19, 2026

Archery

News Release

Iowa archers place at Eastern National tournament

Iowa archers competed in the Eastern National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Bullseye and 3D National Championship, held May 7-9, in Louisville, Ky.

May 19, 2026

Air Quality

News Release

Updated Zoom Link - Air Quality Client Contact Meeting

Get the latest on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.

May 19, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

News Release

Take the Tackle Along on all your summer outdoor adventures

It’s easy to add fishing to any outdoor outing this summer. Whether it’s a quick trip or a whole weekend, take the tackle along.

May 19, 2026

Kids and an adult fishing at a community fishing pond

Forestry

Camping

News Release

Leave firewood at home this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa DNR encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

May 19, 2026

News - Featured

State Parks

News Release

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 19, 2026

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

News Releases

Acoustic Monitoring Survey for Iowa's Nine Bat Species

Boat traffic increases with summer heat - stay alert

Air quality permits for review, published 05/28/2026

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet champions

Title V Air Emissions and Base Fees due July 1

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/21/2026

DNR hosting virtual informal stakeholder meeting on proposed water quality rule changes

Air Quality Fee Changes for the Upcoming Fiscal Year

Wapsie Valley teacher recognized for outstanding fishing program

Iowa’s shooting sports state championship series kicked off last weekend

Iowa archers place at Eastern National tournament

Updated Zoom Link - Air Quality Client Contact Meeting

Take the Tackle Along on all your summer outdoor adventures

Leave firewood at home this Memorial Day weekend

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

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