News Releases

Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations.

August 7, 2024

News Release

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

The 160-acre Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in southeast Pocahontas County is one of the rarest habitats in the state.

August 7, 2024

State Parks

News Release

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

The road through Dolliver Memorial State Park closed on Aug. 5 for a major road repaving project.

August 7, 2024

Advisory

Boil Order for City of Granger

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Granger in Polk/Dallas County following a water pressure loss at their water towers.

August 6, 2024

Forestry Fire

News Release

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

August 2, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

The Iowa DNR is holding an open house to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, wildlife populations and other topics of interest.

August 2, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, August 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.

August 1, 2024

Heavy rains lead to wastewater bypasses in central and southern Iowa

Following heavy rainfall throughout central and southeast Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede.

August 1, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

On this late June morning, a dozen wildlife experts and summer staff were standing in a parking lot near a small pond at the Ringgold Wildlife Area.

July 30, 2024

News Release

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Boating

News Release

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

A project at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area that created boating channels and repaired a portion of the dike network has been completed.

July 30, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 6.

July 30, 2024

News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 08/08/2024

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

Boil advisory lifted for City of Granger

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

Boil Order for City of Granger

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Rosenow Timber management topic of Aug. 22 public meeting

Air quality permits under review, August 2024

Heavy rains lead to wastewater bypasses in central and southern Iowa

Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

Iowa DNR Customer Service

Phone

How can we help?