News Releases

The fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County earlier this month killed nearly all the fish in an almost 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River.

March 28, 2024

Wastewater discharge in Jones County reaches Wapsipinicon River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Anamosa in Jones County.

March 27, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly bloom report

Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each year. One of the most encouraging signs of spring, the first wildflowers seem to bloom overnight.

March 26, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

Iowa’s Prairie Chicken Festival is April 6

The unique courtship of Iowa’s prairie chickens will be on full display at the Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area on April 6.

March 26, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

Hunting - Nonresident

News Release

Iowa’s spring turkey season is right around the corner

Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.”

March 26, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

News Release

Review safe hunting practices ahead of spring turkey season

Roughly 35,000 camo-covered hunters in stealth mode will be heading to the timber in the next few weeks for Iowa’s spring turkey season.

March 26, 2024

News Release

Fort Atkinson Preserve closed for renovations

Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County is currently closed to visitors as crews begin work to repair and stabilize the 1840s-era fort structures.

March 26, 2024

Forestry

News Release

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach, 2024

Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities demonstrating a variety of dedication to the importance of trees

March 26, 2024

State Parks

News Release

DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park

On March 15 around 10:30 p.m. several local law enforcement agencies were called to Big Creek State Park to extinguish an illegal bonfire at the east boat ramp.

March 26, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality