Programs & Services

Iowa DNR's Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 13, at 6200 Park Ave., in the Walnut Woods Conference Rm, in Des Moines.

Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update

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

Turin Wildlife Area open house Nov. 13, 5-7 PM, at Turin Community Building. Discussing habitat, recreation, wildlife, and stewardship plan.

Diamond Lake restoration project open house Nov. 12 at 6 PM. Discussing 2026-2028 plans for dredging, shoreline, and fishery improvements.

Iowa DNR resumes trout stocking in ponds Nov. 4-14, including Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Mount Pleasant, Davenport, and Donnellson.