News Releases

The Iowa DNR is investigating a fatal boating accident on the Mississippi River near Dubuque after a boat struck a floating object, causing two deaths.

October 5, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

News Release

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

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 8, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Shenandoah.

October 2, 2026

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

Advisory

News Release

DNR investigating fish kill at Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the Little Maquoketa River near the City of Peosta in Dubuque County.

October 2, 2026

Advisory

News Release

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

Heavy rainfall has impacted several communities across the state, leading to flooding and wastewater bypasses.

October 1, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

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

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

October 1, 2026

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

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/01/2026

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

October 1, 2026

Water Quality

News Release

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

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.

News Release

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

Employment

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Data & Reporting Specialist)

The DNR seeks an Environmental Program Specialist to manage the EPCRA Tier II Program, support CWA compliance data systems, and assist over 4,700 businesses.

September 28, 2026

Employment

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

Iowa DNR seeks an Environmental Specialist in Manchester, IA to conduct compliance inspections and protect natural resources. Closing date: October 12, 2026.

September 28, 2026

Employment

Water Quality

Employment

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist Senior (Western Iowa Basin Coordinator)

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an Environmental Specialist Senior to join our Water Quality Improvement team.

September 28, 2026

News Releases

Hawk watch at High Trestle Trail Overlook on Oct. 10 as part of World Migratory Bird Day

Trees for Kids grant applications due January 8

Experience the thrill of trout fishing this fall at a community trout lake near you

Pleasant Prairie Wildlife Area

Iowa DNR investigating boating fatalities on Mississippi River

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

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Data & Reporting Specialist)

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist)

[Oct 12] Environmental Specialist Senior (Western Iowa Basin Coordinator)

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