Recycling Land Quality News Release Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange. Display Date August 22, 2024
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 08/22/2024 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date August 22, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31 The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release 2023 saw Iowa’s best pheasant harvest in 16 years Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007. Display Date August 20, 2024
Lake Restoration Program News Release Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1 The 2023 season saw the highest number of doves harvested since Iowa began holding mourning dove seasons – nearly 195,000 birds. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds News Release Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1 Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands. Display Date August 20, 2024
State Forest Nursery News Release DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 3 The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders. Display Date August 20, 2024
Air Quality Air Quality Draft Permits News Release Air quality permits for review, published 08/15/2024 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 August 15, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005. Display Date August 13, 2024
Boating News Release Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered that Eurasian watermilfoil has spread in Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County. Display Date August 13, 2024
Air Quality Air Quality Draft Permits News Release Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024 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 August 8, 2024
Water Monitoring News Release Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend After significant localized heavy rainfall and flooding in June, July continued the trend with above-average rainfall. Display Date August 8, 2024
Hunting - Education News Release Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations. Display Date August 7, 2024
News Release Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement The 160-acre Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in southeast Pocahontas County is one of the rarest habitats in the state. Display Date August 7, 2024
