Water Summary Update News Release Water Summary Update: August drought continues in areas of northern and western Iowa Iowa experienced a wetter than average August overall, but drought conditions persist in northwest Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Display Date September 10, 2026 Image
Public meeting Natural Resource Commission News Release Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 10 in Des Moines The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 10, Display Date September 8, 2026 Image
News - Featured State Parks News Release Lend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 26 Join Iowa DNR's Volunteer Day on Sept. 26! Help restore state parks with trail cleanups and more. Display Date September 8, 2026 Image
Advisory News Release DNR investigating fish kill at Dry Branch Creek in Winneshiek County The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Dry Branch Creek near Ossian in Winneshiek County. Display Date September 4, 2026 Image
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 09/03/2026 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 3, 2026 Image
Air Quality Draft Permits News Release Air quality permits for review, published 09/03/2026 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. Display Date September 3, 2026 Image
Water Use Permits News Release Water use permits for review, published 09/03/2026 The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Display Date September 3, 2026 Image
News Release Annual state auction is open online through Sept. 12 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual auction is currently underway and will be open through Sept. 12, 2026. Display Date September 2, 2026 Image
News Release Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control tips for ponds Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area? Display Date September 1, 2026 Image
Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds Hunting News Release Special September teal season opens Sept. 5 Iowa’s first duck season of 2026 - the statewide special September teal-only season – opens for nine days beginning Sept. 5. Display Date September 1, 2026 Image
Wildlife Management Areas Fishing News Release Recreation options are plentiful at Artesian Lake Legend has it that during Prohibition, a speakeasy in an old boxcar was hidden at Artesian Lake, in northeast Carroll County. Display Date September 1, 2026 Image
News - Featured State Parks News Release Ledges State Park reopens Sept. 1 Ledges State Park will fully open on Tuesday, Sept. 1 after a month-long road project at the park. Display Date September 1, 2026 Image
Wildlife - Pheasant Hunting News Release Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade The Iowa DNR annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade. Display Date September 1, 2026 Image
Land Quality News Release Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program The Iowa DNR has opened a special round of funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program to assist smaller communities with asbestos management Display Date August 27, 2026 Image
Water Use Permits News Release Water use permits for review, published 08/27/2026 The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review Display Date August 27, 2026 Image
