News Releases

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

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News Release

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa.

Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Status of Iowa Bald Eagles in 2023

Every year over a hundred volunteers and DNR staff head out to spy on Iowa's Bald Eagles.

Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Dec. 19.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/7/2023

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

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, December 2023

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.