News Releases

The Iowa DNR is partnering with Optimal Aquafeed and Page County Conservation Board to stock rainbow trout at 9 a.m. this Saturday, October 21 in RAPP Park.

October 17, 2023

REAP

News Release

More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa DNR approved 22 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants during its October meeting.

October 17, 2023

State Parks

News Release

Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Lake Keomah State Park, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Nov. 1.

October 17, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/12/2023

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

October 13, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 10/12/2023

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.

October 13, 2023

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.

October 13, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

October 10, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Birds and birders flock to the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration

The Boone and Des Moines rivers forms the heart of the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area – 80,000-acres home to more than 130 nesting bird species.

October 10, 2023

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

October 10, 2023

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.

October 9, 2023

Hunting

News Release

Hardin County man fatally shot while coyote hunting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Sunday night in northern Hardin County.

October 9, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, October 2023

The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.

October 9, 2023

News Releases

Air quality permits under review, published 10/19/2023

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

Iowa’s youth enjoy special pheasant season Oct. 21-22

Trout coming to RAPP Park in Shenandoah this Saturday

More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/12/2023

Air quality permits under review, published 10/12/2023

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Birds and birders flock to the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration

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

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12

Hardin County man fatally shot while coyote hunting

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, October 2023

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