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Forestry
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Pecan Grove State Preserve

Pecan Grove Preserve Open House: June 16, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM, just southwest of Muscatine. Discuss forest plan, habitat management with Iowa DNR.

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June 5, 2026
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Natural Resource Commission
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake

Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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June 5, 2026
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

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June 4, 2026
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Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/04/2026

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

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June 4, 2026
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Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Dry conditions expand across state due to low May rainfall

Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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June 4, 2026
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Forestry
News Release

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities this fall

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa DNR is a pass-through partner for the Urban Forestry Development grants for communities.

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June 2, 2026
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Forestry
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Help slow the spread of invasive species in your community

Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet pose a serious threat to Iowa’s forests.

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June 2, 2026
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REAP
News Release

Proven Projects, Growing Opportunities: REAP Projects in Action

Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation will be the focus of 19 meetings across the state.

Display Date
June 2, 2026
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Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

Acoustic Monitoring Survey for Iowa's Nine Bat Species

Volunteer for the Iowa DNR & Iowa State bat acoustic survey! Help monitor Iowa's nine bat species in select counties this July.

Display Date
June 1, 2026
News - Featured
Boating
News Release

Boat traffic increases with summer heat - stay alert

Iowa waters are starting to get busy as summer heat entices many to local beaches, rivers and lakes to cool off and have some fun.

Display Date
May 28, 2026
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/28/2026

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

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May 28, 2026
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Shooting Sports
News Release

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet champions

The Scholastic Clay Target Program held the International Skeet Championship event this past weekend at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, near Oskaloosa.

Display Date
May 26, 2026
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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/21/2026

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

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May 21, 2026
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Air Quality
News Release

Title V Air Emissions and Base Fees due July 1

Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2025 emissions fees and the annual Title V base fee by July 1, 2026.

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May 21, 2026
Air Quality
News Release

Air Quality Fee Changes for the Upcoming Fiscal Year

The Environmental Protection Commission approved a new air quality fee schedule on May 20, 2026. The fees will be effective beginning July 1, 2026.

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May 20, 2026

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