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Lake Restoration Program

Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host public meeting on Lake Keomah restoration plans

The DNR is hosting a public meeting to present preliminary restoration plans for Lake Keomah, on May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Lake Keomah State Park Lodge.

April 30, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/25/2024

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

April 26, 2024

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 4/25/2024

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.

April 26, 2024

News Release

Iowa urban tree identification guide

Learn more about urban tree identification from the Department of Natural Resources.

April 25, 2024

Fertilizer spill in Burlington reaches Hawkeye Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fertilizer spill in the City of Burlington in Des Moines County.

April 24, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Public invited to field day highlighting forest management

The Iowa DNR and ISU Extension will be showcasing various forestry practices at Volga River State Recreation Area as part of a public field day, on May 21.

April 23, 2024

News Release

Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.

April 23, 2024

News Release

Air Quality Offices Moving April 19-23

The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving from the Wallace Building to a new office at 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321

April 23, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items, April 2024

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

April 23, 2024

Midwest Walleye Challenge prize winners announced

Midwest Walleye Challenge participants from across the southern Midwest have submitted their first two weeks of walleye and sauger catches.

April 16, 2024

News Release

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

April 16, 2024

News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1.

April 16, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/6/2024

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 16.

April 12, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 4/11/2024

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.

April 12, 2024

News Release

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees.

April 9, 2024