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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/18/2025

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

Display Date
September 18, 2025
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Diversifying, enhancing habitat at Sugema benefits nesting and migrating birds, and local recreation

The Sugema Wildlife Area-Lacey-Keosauqua State Park-Shimek State Forest areas make up a hub of outdoor recreation in far southeast Iowa.

Display Date
September 16, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Off-Highway Vehicles
News Release

Registration renewals now open for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs)

Off-highway vehicle owners can now renew their registrations for all-terrain vehicles, off-road utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

Display Date
September 16, 2025
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Recent addition provides access to west side of Ventura Marsh

A new 70-acre addition to Ventura Marsh’s southwest corner will provide access to the west side of the popular wildlife area and.

Display Date
September 16, 2025
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Camping
News Release

Campground at Lewis and Clark State Park to close due to hazardous tree removal

Due to safety concerns created from dead or dying cottonwood trees, the Lewis and Clark State Park campground is closed until further notice.

Display Date
September 16, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025

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

Display Date
September 11, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/11/2025

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

Display Date
September 11, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Volunteering
State Parks
News Release

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

Iowa state parks have set Saturday, Sept. 27 as annual Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several state parks and forests.

Display Date
September 9, 2025
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News Release

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

Spirit Lake, Iowa – A new endowed graduate fellowship has been created to advance research in fisheries biology, water quality, and watershed management.

Display Date
September 9, 2025
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News Release

2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Display Date
September 9, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News Release

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held in September

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold five public hearings for proposed Iowa Administrative Code changes in September, 2025.

Display Date
September 9, 2025
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Natural Resource Commission
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 11, in the Walnut Woods Conference Room, at 6200 Park Ave, in Des Moines.

Display Date
September 8, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 09/04/2025

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

Display Date
September 4, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/04/2025

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

Display Date
September 4, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

Despite a drier-than-normal August, Iowa remains drought-free, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
September 4, 2025
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