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Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

A project at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area that created boating channels and repaired a portion of the dike network has been completed.

July 30, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 6.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

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Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

Hemorrhagic disease, commonly referred to as EHD or Bluetongue, has been impacting deer in Iowa for over a decade, with severe outbreaks occurring in...

July 26, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/25/2024

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.

July 25, 2024

Hunting

News Release

1,600 acres along Missouri River transferred to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Roughly 1,600 acres of land along the Missouri River in Woodbury County is being transferred from the U.S.

July 25, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed restrictions on introduced and removal of plant life administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for restrictions on introduction and removal of plant life.

July 24, 2024

Off-Highway Vehicles

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed regulated vehicle, snowmobile, and vessel bonding administrative rule revisions

The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for All-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle, off-road utility vehicles, and vessel bonding.

July 24, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s 2024 pheasant nesting outlook

Iowa’s pheasant population typically shows increases following mild winters with springs that are dryer and warmer than normal.

July 23, 2024

Forestry Fire

News Release

Iowa DNR dispatching wildland firefighters across the western United States

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has dispatched wildland firefighters to help with fire management efforts across the Rocky Mountains

July 23, 2024

News Release

Iowa angler wins grand prize in Midwest Walleye Challenge

The DNR partnered for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge March 30 through June 30.

July 23, 2024

Hunting - Education

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed Shooting Sports Grant Program administrative rule revisions

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for the Shooting Sports Grant Program.

July 23, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

Heritage Hills management is topic of Aug. 27 public meeting

The DNR is holding an open house on Aug. 27, from 5-8 p.m., at the outside shelter located at the Hickory Hills Park.

July 22, 2024

Fish kill in Bremer County under investigation

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Crane Creek near Readlyn in Bremer County.

July 22, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Hawthorn Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan presentation available for public comment

Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Hawthorn Lake in Mahaska County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube.

July 18, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/18/2024

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

July 18, 2024

News Releases

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

Natural Resource Commission to Aug. 6

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

Air quality permits for review, published 07/25/2024

1,600 acres along Missouri River transferred to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

DNR seeks comment on proposed restrictions on introduced and removal of plant life administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks comment on proposed regulated vehicle, snowmobile, and vessel bonding administrative rule revisions

Iowa’s 2024 pheasant nesting outlook

Iowa DNR dispatching wildland firefighters across the western United States

Iowa angler wins grand prize in Midwest Walleye Challenge

DNR seeks comment on proposed Shooting Sports Grant Program administrative rule revisions

Heritage Hills management is topic of Aug. 27 public meeting

Fish kill in Bremer County under investigation

Hawthorn Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan presentation available for public comment

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/18/2024

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