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Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on July 11

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on July 11.

July 5, 2024

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2024

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.

July 3, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

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Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise

Tucked in to the rolling hills of southern Iowa’s Decatur County is Sand Creek Wildlife Area, a 3,700-acre destination for deer hunters and bird watchers.

July 2, 2024

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Iowa Cubs team up for First Responders Night

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa staff teamed up with the Iowa Cubs on June 27, to recognize MADD Hero Award Winners who went above and beyond.

July 2, 2024

Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26.

July 2, 2024

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Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, July 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

July 2, 2024

Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery

While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and clean-up mode.

June 27, 2024

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Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people

As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.

June 27, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/27/2024

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

June 27, 2024

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/27/2024

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.

June 27, 2024

News Release

Pay Iowa EASY Air Invoices on the DNR Payment Portal

In order to improve payment convenience, invoices from the Iowa Easy Air system can now be paid on the DNR Payment Portal.

June 27, 2024

News Release

Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend.

June 25, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July

The DNR is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years.

June 25, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs.

June 25, 2024

News Release

Air Quality Rules Crosswalk and Document Updates

The DNR has finalized air quality rule changes to implement Executive Order 10 (EO10).

June 24, 2024