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See You at the 2026 Iowa State Fair!

Join Iowa DNR at the 2026 State Fair, Aug 13-23. Visit us near the west entrance for new exhibits, Tree-via, Smokey Bear, and seedling sales!

August 7, 2026

Commemorative State Fair Aquarium hard card

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued for western Iowa as dry conditions persist

Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

August 6, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/06/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review

August 6, 2026

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Tips to control late summer underwater aquatic plants in ponds

A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance.

August 4, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area

Given its size and ease of access, it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.

August 4, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh

Along Iowa Hwy. 15 out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.

August 4, 2026

Boating

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Sioux Falls man identified in fatal West Okoboji Lake boat collision

Zhong Jie Teng, 64, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died from injuries suffered from a boating collision on West Lake Okoboji on Aug. 2.

August 4, 2026

Advisory

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Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County.

August 4, 2026

Boating

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DNR investigating fatal boat collision on West Lake Okoboji

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating collision that occurred today on West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County.

August 3, 2026

Boating

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Meservey man identified in fatal Clear Lake boat collision

Dennis Ritter, 59, of Meservey, IA, died Thursday in a fatal boating collision on Clear Lake. Investigation into the accident is currently underway.

July 31, 2026

Employment

[Aug 13] Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Bureau

Join the Iowa DNR as an Environmental Specialist in the Air Quality Bureau. Assist with ambient air monitoring to protect Iowa's air quality. Apply now!

July 30, 2026

Employment

[Aug 11] Geologist 3 (Water Quality GIS Analyst)

Join the Iowa DNR as a Water Quality GIS Analyst (Geologist 3). Collaborate with experts, visualize water quality data, and support Clean Water Act initiatives.

July 30, 2026