Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall 2/6/2025 6:17:00 PM View Count 64 Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12 2/6/2025 1:38:00 PM View Count 123 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.
Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2/4/2025 12:00:00 PM View Count 396 SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 3. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye. For more information on fishing regulations, go to www.iowadnr.gov/fishing.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn 2/4/2025 11:54:00 AM View Count 365 Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/4/2025 11:42:00 AM View Count 380 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.
Air quality permits for review, published 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 2:33:00 PM View Count 986 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 2:32:00 PM View Count 1150 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Ada Hayden Heritage Pond stocked with rainbow trout today 1/30/2025 12:39:00 PM View Count 1020 AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released over 1,600 rainbow trout this afternoon at Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines 1/28/2025 2:05:00 PM View Count 1165 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County
Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season 1/28/2025 1:12:00 PM View Count 1258 Several Iowa state parks are still seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Donations and donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off decline 1/28/2025 1:09:00 PM View Count 1265 Last year, a little more than 5,300 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Unfortunately, in the last 20 years, the number of donors has declined by 50 percent and represents about 0.3 percent of total taxpayers in Iowa.
Use caution on the ice 1/28/2025 1:08:00 PM View Count 1697 Ice conditions at many Iowa lakes have been changing quickly over the past few days. Those changes are only likely to accelerate with the warm weather forecast for the next week.
DWSRF and CWSRF Rule Hearings, Chapters 44, and 90 to 93 1/23/2025 4:37:00 PM View Count 1605 We are proposing to combine Chapters 90 through 93 in to one new Chapter 90 and to revise Chapter 44.
Laboratory Certification Rule Hearings, Chapter 83 1/23/2025 4:36:00 PM View Count 1568 This topic group contains the laboratory certification chapter. We are proposing to revise Chapter 83.
Wastewater, Onsite, Sludge, and the IWFDS Rule Hearings, Chapters 60 to 69 1/23/2025 4:34:00 PM View Count 1589 We are proposing to combine current Chapters 60, 64, and 66 into one new Chapter 60, and to revise chapters 62, 63, 67, 68, and 69.
Operator Certification Rule Hearings, Chapter 81 1/23/2025 4:34:00 PM View Count 1576 This topic group contains the operator certification chapter. We are proposing to revise Chapter 81.
Water Allocation and Use Rule Hearings, Chapters 50 to 55 1/23/2025 4:33:00 PM View Count 1549 We are proposing to combine current Chapters 50, 51, and 52 in to one new Chapter 50, and to revise chapters 53, 54, and 55.
Drinking Water Rule Hearings, Chapters 40 to 44 1/23/2025 4:32:00 PM View Count 1568 We are proposing to combine Chapters 40 and 42 into one new Chapter 40 and to revise Chapters 41 and 43.
Well Rule Hearings, Chapters 38/49, 39, and 82 1/23/2025 4:31:00 PM View Count 1521 We are proposing to revise Chapters 39 and 82,and combine Chapters 38 and 49 in to one new Chapter 49.
WQB NOIA Public Hearings to be held in January and February - General Information 1/23/2025 4:29:00 PM View Count 1624 WQB NOIA Public Hearings to be held in January and February
Minor Source Air Emissions Inventories for Eastern Iowa due May 15 1/22/2025 2:56:00 PM View Count 1683 Minor source facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa (counties listed below) must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory (MSEI) for calendar year 2024 emissions by May 15, 2025.
Taxes are for the birds...and other vulnerable wildlife 1/22/2025 1:47:00 PM View Count 1752 We know taxes aren't a lot of fun, but there is a small thing you can do to feel better about the process.
Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat 1/22/2025 7:48:00 AM View Count 1909 The farm crisis of the 1980s fundamentally changed the Midwest in multiple ways, as did the large-scale loss of habitat on farm land leading up to it, which was the circumstance that ultimately created Pheasants Forever (PF) in St. Paul, Minn., in 1982.
2024 hunting, fishing license sales - by the numbers 1/22/2025 7:46:00 AM View Count 2108 In 2024, Iowa residents purchased:
Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 1/22/2025 7:45:00 AM View Count 1734 The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30, from sunrise to sunset each day.
DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes 1/22/2025 7:42:00 AM View Count 2546 The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
Wastewater discharge in Nora Springs reaches Shell Rock River 1/21/2025 12:44:00 PM View Count 1857 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Nora Springs in Floyd County
Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout today 1/16/2025 2:16:00 PM View Count 2877 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released 3,700 rainbow trout this afternoon at Lake Petocka in Bondurant, Triumph Park West and East in Waukee, and Terra Lake in Johnston.
Air quality permits for review, published 1/16/2024 1/16/2025 12:56:00 PM View Count 2347 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.
DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025 1/16/2025 12:55:00 PM View Count 2504 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Air quality permits for review, published 01/09/2025 1/9/2025 2:24:00 PM View Count 3163 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.
DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024 1/9/2025 2:23:00 PM View Count 3401 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Water Summary Update: 2024 Drought conditions return to normal with above-average rainfall 1/9/2025 2:22:00 PM View Count 3316 After several consecutive dry years, above-average rainfall in 2024 improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR investigating lactic acid spill near Adair 1/8/2025 11:47:00 AM View Count 3557 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a lactic acid spill near Adair in Adair County.
Grants available for tree plantings at disadvantaged Iowa schools 1/7/2025 11:36:00 AM View Count 3604 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), received funds for disadvantaged schools to plant trees.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet Virtually on Jan. 9 1/2/2025 12:50:00 PM View Count 3799 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting virtually on Jan. 9, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Trout stocking at Bacon Creek Lake in Sioux City postponed 12/30/2024 3:02:00 PM View Count 4103 SIOUX CITY – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the trout stocking scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 3 at Bacon Creek Lake due to unsafe ice conditions.
We're Hiring! Find a summer job in your favorite state park or forest 12/30/2024 12:41:00 PM View Count 4522 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hiring seasonal positions for summer 2025 in the Iowa state park and forest system. Work alongside conservation professionals building skills for careers in natural resources. Seasonal workers primarily work in the outdoors performing hands-on duties in natural resource management, park operations, visitor engagement, and/or law enforcement. Each park has unique needs depending on its natural areas, recreational opportunities and amenities.
Hunting seasons starting to close 12/30/2024 12:39:00 PM View Count 4974 Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10. Squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31.
2024 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10 12/30/2024 12:38:00 PM View Count 4226 2024 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2025. All hunters and anglers will need a 2025 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11.
Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 12/30/2024 12:37:00 PM View Count 4243 DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest!
Joint Fee Advisory Group Meeting on January 7, 2025 12/24/2024 10:42:00 AM View Count 4528 Please join us on January 7, 2025, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year.
With regular gun seasons over, deer hunting shifts to late season mode 12/23/2024 11:49:00 AM View Count 7944 With the two regular gun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season.
Air quality permits for review, published 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 1:07:00 PM View Count 5156 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.
DNR enforcement actions, published 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 1:05:00 PM View Count 5466 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.