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State Parks

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DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

As the 4th of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks.

June 25, 2024

Boating

News Release

Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend.

June 25, 2024

Hunting - Deer

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July

The DNR is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years.

June 25, 2024

Boating

News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

The DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this 4th of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.

June 25, 2024

Vol Wildlife Monitoring

Hunting

News Release

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey.

June 25, 2024

State Parks

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs.

June 25, 2024

Event

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program skeet championships

342 athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships held June 20-23.

June 25, 2024

Event

Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) held the Iowa State Championship match June 22-23, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.

June 25, 2024

Air Quality

News Release

Air Quality Rules Crosswalk and Document Updates

The DNR has finalized air quality rule changes to implement Executive Order 10 (EO10).

June 24, 2024

Hunting

News Release

Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons, potentially effecting deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters

June 24, 2024

News Release

Flooding causes wastewater bypasses, unsafe waterways and closes parks

Following heavy rainfall throughout Northern Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede.

June 22, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

June 20, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024

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.

June 20, 2024

Event

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

Athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships held June 13-15 at Black Oak Clays.

June 19, 2024

State Parks

News Release

New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors

Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®.

June 18, 2024

News Releases

DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Stay sober and alert on the water this July 4th weekend

DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program skeet championships

Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

Air Quality Rules Crosswalk and Document Updates

Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons

Flooding causes wastewater bypasses, unsafe waterways and closes parks

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/20/2024

Air quality permits for review, published 6/20/2024

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

New Track Chair at Big Creek State Park opens doors to the outdoors

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