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Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 02/13/2026

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

February 13, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 02/12/2026

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

February 12, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/12/2026

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

February 12, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/12/2026

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

February 12, 2026

Watershed Improvement

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Kent Park Lake shining brightly again thanks to local watershed improvements efforts

Kent Park Lake, a popular recreation area for fishing and swimming in Johnson County, has a brighter future thanks to local watershed improvements.

February 12, 2026

This image shows a drone shot above Kent Park Lake in 2025

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resources Commission to Meet February 12

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting virtually, at 9:30 a.m., on Feb. 12. The meeting is open to the public.

February 11, 2026

Lake Restoration Program

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Public meeting to discuss Smith Lake improvement plan

Iowa DNR and the Kossuth County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., Feb. 26, at the Water’s Edge Nature Center, in Smith Lake County.

February 11, 2026

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Hunting

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DNR sets public meetings in March to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

Iowa DNR public meetings to recap hunting & trapping seasons, discuss and collect feedback on potential rule changes and regulations.

February 10, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

Off-Highway Vehicles

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Caution is advised as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate

Rapidly deteriorating ice conditions in Iowa lakes due to warming temperatures. Iowa DNR urges caution for ice fishing and OHV riding.

February 9, 2026

Employment

[Feb 16] Natural Resources Technician 2 (Shooting Range Manager)

The Iowa DNR is hiring a Shooting Range Manager (Natural Resources Technician 2) for Banner (Indianola) & Olofson (Polk City) Ranges.

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 20] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

Iowa DNR seeks Environmental Specialists in Mason City, IA. Conserve natural resources & enforce regulations. Science degree required. Apply by 2/20!

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 17] Administrative Assistant 1 - Water Quality Bureau

Iowa DNR seeks a detail-oriented Admin Assistant 1 for Water Quality. Help process wastewater/drinking water permits & SRF projects. Apply by Feb 17!

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Feb 18] Public Service Manager 1 (GIS Section Supervisor)

The Iowa DNR is seeking a Section Supervisor in the Land Quality Bureau, to serve as the central coordinator for Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Design Engineer)

Join the Iowa DNR as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Design Engineering. Lead technical planning, construction, repair, and maintenance.

February 6, 2026

Employment

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer Associate (Engineer EIT)

Join the Iowa DNR Engineering Design team as a Facilities Engineer Associate (EIT).

February 6, 2026

News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 02/13/2026

Water use permits for review, published 02/12/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 02/12/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 02/12/2026

Kent Park Lake shining brightly again thanks to local watershed improvements efforts

Natural Resources Commission to Meet February 12

Public meeting to discuss Smith Lake improvement plan

DNR sets public meetings in March to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

Caution is advised as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate

[Feb 16] Natural Resources Technician 2 (Shooting Range Manager)

[Feb 20] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

[Feb 17] Administrative Assistant 1 - Water Quality Bureau

[Feb 18] Public Service Manager 1 (GIS Section Supervisor)

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Design Engineer)

[Mar 6] Facilities Engineer Associate (Engineer EIT)

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