Water Quality Certifications News Release DNR accepting public comment for water quality certification of permits The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits. Display Date October 30, 2025 Image
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 10/30/2025 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date October 30, 2025 Image
Air Quality Draft Permits News Release Air quality permits for review, published 10/30/2025 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. Display Date October 30, 2025 Image
Wildlife News Release In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats! Bat Week (Oct 24-31) celebrates our fascinating, valuable, and much-needed furry flying friends – but here at the DNR every week is bat week! Display Date October 28, 2025 Image
Wildlife - Trapping Hunting News Release Furbearer season preview Iowa’s furbearer season begins November 1, and state wildlife experts say most species populations are in good shape. Display Date October 28, 2025 Image
Shooting Ranges News Release Banner and Butch Olofson shooting ranges winter hours, holiday closures and discounted passes Iowa DNR: Discounted 2026 annual passes for Banner & Butch Olofson shooting ranges now $40 off! Perfect gifts for outdoor enthusiasts. Display Date October 28, 2025 Image
News - Featured Fishing Wildlife Hunting News Release West Swan Lake emerges from restoration project in a great place West Swan Lake doesn’t much resemble itself from 2019 – before the work began to improve the water quality on the 925-acre shallow lake. Display Date October 28, 2025 Image
Air Quality Draft Permits News Release Air quality permits for review, published 10/23/2025 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. Display Date October 23, 2025 Image
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 10/23/2025 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date October 23, 2025 Image
Forestry News - Featured News Release Fun ways to celebrate Iowa forests this fall It's the perfect time in Iowa to appreciate our forests, witness the peak fall colors, tackle invasive plants, and let leaves benefit our wildlife. Display Date October 21, 2025 Image
News - Featured News Release Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall 2025 Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend. Display Date October 21, 2025 Image
News - Featured News Release Deer movements increase as peak of breeding season nears Drivers take note, it’s mid-October and deer are on the move. Deer movement increases during the breeding season, peaking around the first week of November. Display Date October 21, 2025 Image
News - Featured News Release DNR fall community trout stockings delayed due to warm weather Iowa DNR is postponing the fall community trout stockings scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25 due to warm water temperatures. Display Date October 21, 2025 Image
News - Featured News Release State park campgrounds getting ready for winter 2025 Another busy camping season in Iowa state parks is coming to an end, and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall. Display Date October 21, 2025 Image
Advisory News Release DNR investigating hog manure spill in Louisa County The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a hog manure release into an unnamed tributary of Roff Creek in Louisa County. Display Date October 17, 2025 Image
