News Releases

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April.

March 5, 2024

Lake Restoration Program

News Release

Shoreline stabilization project underway at Silver Lake to improve water quality

Work is underway to stabilize the shoreline on the northwest section of Silver Lake, in Dickinson County.

March 5, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/29/2024

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

February 29, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 2/29/2024

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.

February 29, 2024

News Release

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, February 2024

More than 950 acres of Iowa land in 14 counties with an estimated value of more than $3.9 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

February 27, 2024

State Parks

DNR to host public meeting on Big Creek State Park shelter improvements

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Lakeside Fellowship

February 27, 2024

Untreated groundwater discharge reaches Boyer River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was notified of an untreated water discharge into the Boyer River in Crawford County.

February 26, 2024

State Parks

Forestry

News Release

Iowa’s largest sycamore tree severely damaged by suspicious fire at Geode State Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for any information as to the cause of a suspicious fire at Geode State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.

February 23, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings