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News - Featured

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Find Fall Colors and Family Traditions in Iowa’s Outdoors This Season

Celebrate fall in Iowa! Use our guide to find state parks, festivals, and accessible outdoor activities perfect for your next family autumn adventure.

September 11, 2026

Tall autumn trees in a forest with sunshine peeking through

Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: August drought continues in areas of northern and western Iowa

Iowa experienced a wetter than average August overall, but drought conditions persist in northwest Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

September 10, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/10/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 15, 2026.

September 10, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 09/10/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

September 10, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/10/2026

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

September 10, 2026

Bright blue sky with wispy clouds

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/10/2026

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

September 10, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 10 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 10,

September 8, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

News - Featured

News Release

Lend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 26

Join Iowa DNR's Volunteer Day on Sept. 26! Help restore state parks with trail cleanups and more.

September 8, 2026

Employment

[Oct 8] Engineer EIT - Land and Waters Bureau

Iowa DNR is hiring an Engineer EIT to preserve public lands. Open to December 2026 engineering graduates. Apply by October 9, 2026.

September 4, 2026

Join our team, employment opportunities.

News Release

DNR investigating fish kill at Dry Branch Creek in Winneshiek County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Dry Branch Creek near Ossian in Winneshiek County.

September 4, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 09/03/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

September 3, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/03/2026

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

September 3, 2026

Bright blue sky with wispy clouds

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/03/2026

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

September 3, 2026

News Release

Annual state auction is open online through Sept. 12

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual auction is currently underway and will be open through Sept. 12, 2026.

September 2, 2026

News Release

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control tips for ponds

Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?

September 1, 2026