Recent activity at Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Natural Resource Commission Business Meeting
The Commission meeting involved approvals for various projects, including land management agreements, construction improvements at multiple state parks, and land acquisitions for the Syracuse Wildlife Management Area. The Board reviewed FY 2028 budget requests and discussed contracts with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Kalkomey Enterprises, and the Black Hawk County Conservation Board for lake restoration and maintenance. Additionally, the Commission adopted rules regarding small game hunting and approved a subrecipient grant agreement with the Wildlife Management Institute to address urban chronic wasting disease readiness.
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The commission agenda included decisions regarding multiple timber sale contracts for state forests and public land management projects. Several construction projects were addressed, including wastewater improvements at Ledges State Park and Volga River State Recreation Area, a bridge installation at Gypsum City, and accessibility improvements at Lake Darling and Geode State Parks. The board reviewed service contracts with organizations such as Trees Forever, Inc., Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc., Iowa State University, and Houston Engineering, Inc. Additionally, the commission deliberated on land acquisition for the Big Sioux Wildlife Management Area and proposed rule changes concerning fair information practices and contested cases.
Aug 29, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Reap Congress Agenda
The agenda includes an orientation for new delegates, a tour of the State Capitol, the election of a Congress Chair, an assembly report, discussion on issues for action by the Congress, and a review of the impact of REAP.
Aug 13, 2026·Board meeting
Natural Resource Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed several natural resource management projects and contracts. Key discussion topics included land management agreements, approval of small and large construction projects such as sewer improvements, levee repairs, and tunnel stabilization, and land acquisition projects involving various wildlife management areas. The commission also considered rulemakings regarding trail cameras on game management areas and small game hunting regulations, as well as contract amendments for conservation corps services and body cameras.
