As the weather gradually warms up and spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of the open burning regulations.

November 21, 2024

Land Quality

News Release

2025 P2 Intern Project requests now open

Project requests are currently being accepted from companies interested in participating in the Iowa DNR’s 2025 Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program.

November 21, 2024

Land Quality

News Release

Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports

The Iowa DNR’s Sustainable Materials Management initiative is announcing the results of three studies examining the impacts of recycling in the state.

October 31, 2024

Land Quality

News Release

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Iowa companies have saved more than 120.2 million dollars since 2001 as a result of implementing environmental improvements by the Iowa DNR.

September 12, 2024

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.

August 22, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Air Quality

Land Quality

News Release

Iowa companies reduce pollution, improve air quality through college internship program

May 6 - 10 is Air Quality Awareness Week.

May 9, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Iowa’s food processing sector faces a unique set of environmental challenges.

March 26, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

SGP Workshop: RCRA Inspections, Industrial Stormwater, & Federal Fuel Standards on November 9

Join us for an Iowa Strategic Goals Program workshop on November 9, 2023, at the West Des Moines Marriott, from 9am to 3pm!

October 24, 2023

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

News Release

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with the Iowa DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

June 8, 2023

Solid Waste

Air Quality

Land Quality

News Release

EPC to review solid waste rules, Air Quality draft budget and new participant in Solid Waste Environmental Management System Program

The EPA will review adopted and filed rules related to solid waste, the Air Quality bureau’s draft budget for fiscal year 2024, and other topics.

March 16, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Solid Waste

Land Quality

Events & Public Meetings

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and final rules to consolidate regulations related to solid waste and consider contract amendments.

February 16, 2023

Land Quality

Waste Planning & Programs

The FABA team at the DNR is committed to helping Iowa’s environmental future in ways that positively impact Iowa. Includes info on responsibilities of FABA.

Land Quality

Solid Waste EMS Program

Information on the Environmental System Program (EMS) and how it manages solid waste to pursue environmental stewardship in the state of Iowa

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DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

Land Quality

Land Quality

Things you should know about protecting your home and business with flood insurance

What you need to know about your options for flood insurance

Beware of burning: Rules on disposing of solid waste

2025 P2 Intern Project requests now open

Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports

Iowa companies experience impressive economic and environmental outcomes through partnership with DNR P2 program

Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs

Iowa companies reduce pollution, improve air quality through college internship program

Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

SGP Workshop: RCRA Inspections, Industrial Stormwater, & Federal Fuel Standards on November 9

Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance

EPC to review solid waste rules, Air Quality draft budget and new participant in Solid Waste Environmental Management System Program

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

Waste Planning & Programs

Solid Waste EMS Program

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