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Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Special September teal season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s first duck season of 2026 - the statewide special September teal-only season – opens for nine days beginning Sept. 5.

September 1, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Recreation options are plentiful at Artesian Lake

Legend has it that during Prohibition, a speakeasy in an old boxcar was hidden at Artesian Lake, in northeast Carroll County.

September 1, 2026

News - Featured

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Ledges State Park reopens Sept. 1

Ledges State Park will fully open on Tuesday, Sept. 1 after a month-long road project at the park.

September 1, 2026

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

The Iowa DNR annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade.

September 1, 2026

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Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program

The Iowa DNR has opened a special round of funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program to assist smaller communities with asbestos management

August 27, 2026

Sustainable Materials Management

Events & Public Meetings

DNR hosting online Life Cycle Analysis Results stakeholder event

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting an online Life Cycle Analysis results stakeholder event on September 10, 2026.

August 27, 2026

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Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 08/27/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

August 27, 2026

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/27/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review

August 27, 2026

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Wet summer brings early leaf drop to black walnut trees

Iowa DNR is seeing a slightly higher than normal amount of walnut anthracnose this summer, causing some black walnut trees to lose their leaves early.

August 25, 2026

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s 2026 rabbit population is unchanged from last year and the 2025 season was the highest in more than a decade.

August 25, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Van Buren Wildlife Area will be a busy place heading in to fall

The nearly 440-acre rectangular shaped Van Buren Wildlife Area is a popular place for bird watchers, mushroom hunters and shed antler, turkey and deer hunters.

August 25, 2026

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Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

For mourning dove hunters, the action can be fast – and humbling – but there is no question that the annual season opener on Sept. 1 is a “can’t miss” event.

August 25, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Embrace the Outdoors this Labor Day Weekend

Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

August 25, 2026

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Fuel spill reaches Bulger Creek in Dallas County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fuel spill at Bulger Creek in Dallas County

August 19, 2026

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DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Join the Iowa DNR on Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Wallingford Community Center to discuss future management plans for 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County.

August 18, 2026

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