News Releases

Off-highway vehicle owners can now renew their registrations for all-terrain vehicles, off-road utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

September 16, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

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Recent addition provides access to west side of Ventura Marsh

A new 70-acre addition to Ventura Marsh’s southwest corner will provide access to the west side of the popular wildlife area and.

September 16, 2025

Camping

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Campground at Lewis and Clark State Park to close due to hazardous tree removal

Due to safety concerns created from dead or dying cottonwood trees, the Lewis and Clark State Park campground is closed until further notice.

September 16, 2025

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Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025

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

September 11, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 09/11/2025

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

September 11, 2025

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 9/16/25

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 16.

September 11, 2025

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News Release

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

September 9, 2025

News Release

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

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold five public hearings for proposed Iowa Administrative Code changes in September, 2025.

September 9, 2025

News Release

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

Spirit Lake, Iowa – A new endowed graduate fellowship has been created to advance research in fisheries biology, water quality, and watershed management.

September 9, 2025

Volunteering

State Parks

News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Iowa state parks have set Saturday, Sept. 27 as annual Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several state parks and forests.

September 9, 2025

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Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 11, in the Walnut Woods Conference Room, at 6200 Park Ave, in Des Moines.

September 8, 2025

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

Despite a drier-than-normal August, Iowa remains drought-free, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

September 4, 2025

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Hunting

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed due to FEMA repairs

Riverton, Iowa - Significant portions of the pumped wetland at the Riverton Wildlife Management Area, near Riverton, are currently dry until project completion.

September 4, 2025

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 09/18/2025

Diversifying, enhancing habitat at Sugema benefits nesting and migrating birds, and local recreation

Registration renewals now open for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs)

Recent addition provides access to west side of Ventura Marsh

Campground at Lewis and Clark State Park to close due to hazardous tree removal

Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/11/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 9/16/25

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

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

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed due to FEMA repairs

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