News Releases

The Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Cherry Lake on the south side of Tama starting September 15 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

September 14, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

News Release

Iowa companies achieve economic and environmental results through DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 116.6 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements recommended by interns.

September 14, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published September 14, 2023

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

September 14, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, September 14, 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.

September 14, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Experience the rugged beauty of the Loess Hills at Green Hollow and Blackburn areas

Tucked in to the southern end of the Loess Hills, within eyeshot of I-29 and nearly adjacent to Forney Lake, is the Green Hollow and Blackburn wildlife area.

September 12, 2023

State Parks

Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 23

Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 23.

September 12, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Fall webworm abundant in southern Iowa this fall

The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), a native moth of North America, is commonly found across Iowa during late summer and early fall.

September 12, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 14

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building.

September 11, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Public Comment Opportunity for Draft Air Quality Rule Changes

As part of the implementation requirements for Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR will hold a public comment period from September 6 – September 28, 2023.

September 7, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions worsen in eastern Iowa

August saw another below normal rainfall month in Iowa, with preliminary data showing that the state received 3.25 inches of rain, 0.88 inches below normal.

September 7, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, September 7, 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.

September 7, 2023

State Parks

News Release

Derecho-damaged trees focus of salvage timber sale at Pilot Knob State Park

A portion of Pilot Knob State Park will close Sept. 26 to allow for removal of trees in the southeast portion of the park.

September 6, 2023

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

News Releases

Revised Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance Available

Need to change your Title V Responsible Official? Submit a modification application in Iowa EASY Air

REAP builds communities – how do you want to build yours?

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Cherry Lake in Tama County

Iowa companies achieve economic and environmental results through DNR P2 program

DNR Enforcement Actions, published September 14, 2023

Air quality permits under review, September 14, 2023

Experience the rugged beauty of the Loess Hills at Green Hollow and Blackburn areas

Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 23

Fall webworm abundant in southern Iowa this fall

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 14

Public Comment Opportunity for Draft Air Quality Rule Changes

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions worsen in eastern Iowa

Air quality permits under review, September 7, 2023

Derecho-damaged trees focus of salvage timber sale at Pilot Knob State Park

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