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Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/16/2024

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

May 16, 2024

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 5/16/2024

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.

May 16, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

Events & Public Meetings

Forney Lake management is topic of June 4 public meeting

The DNR is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 1,317-acre Forney Lake Wildlife Area, on June 4, from 6-8 p.m.

May 14, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 23

Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program.

May 14, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

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2024 spring turkey season was one for the record books

The final segment of Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season closed Sunday, ending the spring season with a record harvest of 16,059 birds reported.

May 14, 2024

News Release

Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award

Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored with their Stream Stewardship Award

May 14, 2024

National Archery in the Schools Program nationals results

Several Iowa NASP Archers qualified for and participated in the recent US Eastern and Western Nationals.

May 14, 2024

Iowa’s state shooting sports championship events begin May 18

Thousands of student athletes from elementary to high school and colleges across the state compete in seven shooting sports championship events.

May 14, 2024

Skeet doubles event set for May 25 in Oskaloosa

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program’s first ever skeet doubles competition is scheduled for May 25, at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, in Oskaloosa.

May 14, 2024

DNR to host tour of Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort repairs

The Iowa DNR will host a public walking tour on May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson.

May 14, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 5/14/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 22.

May 14, 2024

State Forest Nursery

Iowa State Forest Nursery End of Season Sale

All remaining State Forest Nursery seedlings are 30 percent off until May 24. Choose from a variety of hardwoods, shrubs and conifers.

May 13, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment, 2024

The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2024 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).

May 9, 2024

Water Monitoring

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Water Summary Update: April rainfall helps improve drought conditions across the state

Consistent above-normal rainfall in April has improved overall drought conditions across the state, leading to increased river and stream levels.

May 9, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

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Iowa companies reduce pollution, improve air quality through college internship program

May 6 - 10 is Air Quality Awareness Week.

May 9, 2024