News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Air Quality
Advisories, Bypass or Spill
News Release

DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday

The Iowa DNR has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/22/2023

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

Air Quality
News Release

Duplicate Air Quality Files in OpenText

Users of DNR’s OpenText electronic records management system may come across instances where searches for air quality records may produce two identical records.

Boating
News Release

Operation Dry Water starts July 1

A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law.

Air Quality
Advisories, Bypass or Spill
News Release

Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today

Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the eastern third of the state.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/15/2023

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

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality Permits Under Review

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.