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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

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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

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

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

Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Iowa’s food processing sector faces a unique set of environmental challenges.

March 26, 2024

News Release

Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host!

Several Iowa state parks are still looking for campground hosts for the 2024 season.

March 22, 2024

News Release

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

The DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests this summer.

March 22, 2024

Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a red pigment solution spill at the City of Altoona in Polk County.

March 22, 2024

Watershed Improvement

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Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

March 22, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

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Iowa companies partner with DNR P2 intern program to enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

March 22, 2024

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 3/21/2024

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.

March 22, 2024

News Release

Did your Title V Responsible Official change?

Did your facility recently change your Title V Responsible Official?

March 19, 2024

Watershed Improvement

News Release

DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list (303(d) list).

March 19, 2024