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The Iowa Conservation Professionals map is a new tool which will help connect landowners and farmers with conservation experts serving their communities.

October 1, 2026

Watershed improvement project, overflow water running over rocks.

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Bogenschutz recognized for career spent working to improve upland ecosystems

Upland wildlife research biologist Todd Bogenschutz received a special recognition award for improving ecosystems and strengthening gamebird populations.

September 29, 2026

Todd Bogenschutz receiving a special recognition award from The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 09/24/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

September 24, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 09/24/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

September 24, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 09/24/2026

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

September 24, 2026

Drinking Water

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Help protect Iowa's drinking water during Source Water Protection Week

Iowa Source Water Protection Program raising awareness, highlighting resources to protect drinking water through the Private Well Grants Program.

September 24, 2026

This image shows a rural well pump handle at a farm.

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Statewide Volunteer Day this Saturday at Iowa state parks and forests

Join Statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at over 20 Iowa state parks and forests to help clean up, maintain facilities, and care for nature.

September 22, 2026

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Pilot Knob Wildlife Area’s prairie, wetland complex benefits landowners and wildlife

Explore Pilot Knob Wildlife Area in Winnebago County: 1,000+ acres of restored prairie, wetlands, and oak savanna boosting local wildlife.

September 22, 2026

A wetland at Pilot Knob Wildlife Area is collecting water on this rainy mid-August morning. The newer wildlife area includes 850 acres seeded to highly diverse prairie, and 170 acres of restored wetlands within the Winnebago River watershed.

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DNR prepares for Marble Lake drawdown to boost water clarity, plants, and fish and wildlife habitat

Iowa DNR prepares for a Marble Lake drawdown to restore water clarity, boost native vegetation, suppress invasive species, and improve wildlife habitat.

September 22, 2026

Safety

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Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several communities, residents urged to stay safe and follow cleanup guidelines

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding in several communities, residents urged to stay safe and follow cleanup guidelines.

September 18, 2026

News Releases

Natural Resource Commission tour and meeting set for Oct. 7-8, 2026

DNR investigating fish kill at Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding, multiple wastewater bypasses across the state

Water use permits for review, published 10/01/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/01/2026

New online resource map helps connect Iowa landowners with conservation, environmental professionals

Bogenschutz recognized for career spent working to improve upland ecosystems

Air quality permits for review, published 09/24/2026

Water use permits for review, published 09/24/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/24/2026

Help protect Iowa's drinking water during Source Water Protection Week

Statewide Volunteer Day this Saturday at Iowa state parks and forests

Pilot Knob Wildlife Area’s prairie, wetland complex benefits landowners and wildlife

DNR prepares for Marble Lake drawdown to boost water clarity, plants, and fish and wildlife habitat

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several communities, residents urged to stay safe and follow cleanup guidelines

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