News Releases

Beginning Jan. 8, 2026, commercial manure applicators can fulfill annual training for manure applicator certification (MAC) requirements at 73 locations in Iowa

December 11, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/11/2025

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

December 11, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 12/11/2025

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

December 11, 2025

State Parks

News Release

Ledges annual meeting to be held in Boone

BOONE – Ledges State Park staff will host their 10th annual State of the Park public meeting on Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in Boone.

December 9, 2025

Off-Highway Vehicles

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News Release

Snowmobilers cheer the return of winter

It’s middle December, and much of Iowa is covered under a thick blanket of snow with a weekend forecast calling for high temperatures that barely scratch double

December 9, 2025

Snowmobiles driving on a trail through a snowy winter scene.

News Release

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Ice safety in Iowa: 4" min for fishing, 5-7" for snowmobiles/ATVs. Ice thickness varies; check as you go & stay off slushy/dark spots. Be safe!

December 9, 2025

Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Dry autumn leads to drought watch for northwest and eastern Iowa

Continued rainfall deficits have resulted in a drought watch designation for three of the state’s Drought Regions, according to the latest Water Summary Update

December 4, 2025

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News Release

$1.3 Million Iowa River Restoration Project begins at Steamboat Rock

Construction has begun on the $1.3 million Iowa River Restoration, Water Recreation, and Safety Project in Steamboat Rock

December 4, 2025

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 12/04/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly public business meeting December 9.

December 4, 2025