Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa DNR is urgently seeking volunteer campground hosts for select state parks and forests for the 2025 recreation season.

This month we are celebrating Arbor Day (April 25) by highlighting how you can plant native plants for wildlife by planting native trees and shrubs.

The Iowa DNR’s Parks, Forests, and Preserves Bureau is seeking a dedicated and passionate Area Forester to join our team at Yellow River State Forest.

We currently have an open Fish Hatchery Technician (Natural Resources Technician 2) position that is an integral part of our Fish Culture Team.

Maquoketa - On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a 330 gallon tote of wood mulch dye was punctured on a semi truck at the Kwik Star at 102 David Street in Maquoketa.

DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.