News Releases

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

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Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, October 17.

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
News Release

Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area won't remain a secret for long

Bordered by the Iowa River to the east and U.S. Hwy. 30 to the north is one of the newest public areas in Central Iowa: the 260-acre Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area

Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12, in the Wallace State Office Building.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 10/5/2023

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.

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
News Release

Harmon Lake Wildlife Area ready for a busy fall

Standing at the gravel boat ramp on the middle pool of Harmon Lake, four noisy trumpeter swans appeared over the trees.