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Recycling
News Release

Mobile Education Exhibit returns, available for reservations

After a brief hiatus, the Iowa DNR is excited to announce the return of our Mobile Education Exhibit.

Display Date
July 11, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/11/2024

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

Display Date
July 11, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/11/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
July 11, 2024
Watershed Improvement
Trout Fishing
News Release

New watershed plan improves water quality at the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery

Sediment flowing into Siewers Spring, the water source for the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fishery Hatchery, creates muddy water conditions after larger rainfall events.

Display Date
July 9, 2024
News Release

Fort Atkinson historic fort open to visitors after renovations

Fort Atkinson State Preserve is once again open to the public following an extensive preservation project at the historic site.

Display Date
July 9, 2024
Hunting - Education
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to people with little to no trapping experience.

Display Date
July 9, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
July 3, 2024
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Sand Creek Wildlife Area is a birder, hunters paradise

Tucked in to the rolling hills of southern Iowa’s Decatur County is Sand Creek Wildlife Area, a 3,700-acre destination for deer hunters and bird watchers.

Display Date
July 2, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, July 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

Display Date
July 2, 2024
Boating
News Release

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Iowa Cubs team up for First Responders Night

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa staff teamed up with the Iowa Cubs on June 27, to recognize MADD Hero Award Winners who went above and beyond.

Display Date
July 2, 2024
News Release

Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people

As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.

Display Date
June 27, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/27/2024

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

Display Date
June 27, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/27/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
June 27, 2024
Air Quality
News Release

Pay Iowa EASY Air Invoices on the DNR Payment Portal

In order to improve payment convenience, invoices from the Iowa Easy Air system can now be paid on the DNR Payment Portal.

Display Date
June 27, 2024
Boating
News Release

Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend.

Display Date
June 25, 2024

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