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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Crow Creek Wildlife Area to close temporarily during construction project

A construction project at Crow Creek Wildlife Area, on the north edge of Davenport, will temporarily close access to the area while work is underway.

July 24, 2023

DNR Creating Plans to Improve Amenities at Gull Point State Park

The Iowa DNR is in the early planning stages of a renovation plan at Gull Point State Park.

July 21, 2023

News Release

Lake Ahquabi State Park campground to open July 20

The Iowa DNR is re-opening the newly renovated Lake Ahquabi State Park campground on July 20.

July 18, 2023

News Release

Catch a summer of family fun

A summer of family fun is just a short drive and a fishing pole away. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip.

July 18, 2023

News Release

DNR investigating drowning on Mississippi River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating an apparent drowning on July 14 on the Mississippi River near Buffalo Shores.

July 18, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Swan Lake Road closed for road improvement project

A section of Swan Lake Road on the Hawkeye Wildlife Area west of Greencastle Road, will be closed for several weeks while a bridge is being replaced.

July 18, 2023

Summer heat causes fish kill on the lower Des Moines River

DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang, discusses the investigation and background of shovelnose sturgeon fish kill in the lower Des Moines River.

July 14, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, July 14, 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

July 14, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed license regulations and docks administrative rule revisions

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules concerning docks (Ch. 16) and General Licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping (Ch. 15).

July 13, 2023

News Release

Celebrate a child’s first fish

Preserve the memory of your child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate.

July 11, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeks comment on proposed Administrative Code revisions, 7/11/2023

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Chapters 21, 17, 18, and 19 for decisions on the retention or rescind.

July 11, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet July 13 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., July 13, in the Wallace State Office Building.

July 7, 2023

Kimballton issues bottled water advisory through August 1st

The city of Kimballton in Audubon County has issued a bottled water advisory for the community of 291 residents through August 1st.

July 6, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water Summary Update for June 2023: Drought Conditions Intensify after another dry month

The state of Iowa experienced another dry month, with June providing 2.90 inches of rain, only 55 percent of normal.

July 6, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, July 6, 2023

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 6, 2023