News Releases

Displaying 976 - 990 of 1672 results.

Midwest Walleye Challenge prize winners announced

Midwest Walleye Challenge participants from across the southern Midwest have submitted their first two weeks of walleye and sauger catches.

April 16, 2024

Forestry

News Release

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

April 16, 2024

News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1.

April 16, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/6/2024

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

April 12, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 4/11/2024

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.

April 12, 2024

Forestry

Advisory

News Release

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees.

April 9, 2024

Hunting

Archery

Annual state auction is live online until April 24

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online until April 24.

April 9, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon

Breeding Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) disappeared from Iowa in the mid-20th Century.

April 8, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference April 11

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on April 11.

April 5, 2024

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: Late March showers lead to some improvement in drought conditions

Above-normal rainfall in March helped improve some drought conditions across Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

April 4, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/4/2024

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

April 4, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 4/4/2024

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

April 4, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway, 2024

The Iowa DNR is currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting info on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations.

April 2, 2024

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

Bumble Bee Atlas Seeks Volunteers to Search for Declining Iowa Bees

A new statewide project is looking for Iowa volunteers to help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees.

April 2, 2024

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling schools.

April 2, 2024

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Midwest Walleye Challenge prize winners announced

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/6/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 4/11/2024

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Annual state auction is live online until April 24

2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference April 11

Water Summary Update: Late March showers lead to some improvement in drought conditions

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/4/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 4/4/2024

Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway, 2024

Bumble Bee Atlas Seeks Volunteers to Search for Declining Iowa Bees

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Iowa DNR Customer Service

Phone

How can we help?