News Releases

The Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on March 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Maquoketa Valley High School auditorium to discuss an alum treatment at Silver Lake.

March 17, 2026

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Trout Fishing

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Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts March 30

The popular trout stream stocking season starts on March 30. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the printed DNR trout stream map.

March 17, 2026

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Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for prairie chickens this spring and Iowans can help.

March 17, 2026

Shooting Sports

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Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 27-29

An estimated 2,800 students from more than 145 schools from across Iowa will participate in the 19th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament.

March 17, 2026

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Fishing

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Ice-out channel catfish are biting across Iowa

Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone.

March 17, 2026

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Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 03/12/2026

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

March 12, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 03/12/2026

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

March 12, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 03/12/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting March 24, 2026.

March 12, 2026

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Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 2026

The Iowa DNR, through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

March 10, 2026

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Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

More than 3,200 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $11 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

March 10, 2026

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Hunting

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Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Once easily visible in large winter flocks, Iowa’s wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm.

March 10, 2026

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Natural Resource Commission March 12, 2026 meeting to be held virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) will host its monthly meeting online, at 9:30 a.m., on March 12, 2026. The meeting is open to the public.

March 6, 2026

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DNR accepting comments on proposed hunting, fishing, trapping fee increase

DNR accepting public comments on proposed hunting, fishing, and trapping license fee increases. Comments accepted through March 24. New fees start Dec 2027.

March 6, 2026

News Releases

Water use permits for review, published 03/19/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 03/19/2026

Public meeting to discuss phosphorus inactivation treatment at Silver Lake in Delaware County

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts March 30

DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 27-29

Ice-out channel catfish are biting across Iowa

Water use permits for review, published 03/12/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 03/12/2026

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 03/12/2026

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 2026

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Natural Resource Commission March 12, 2026 meeting to be held virtually

DNR accepting comments on proposed hunting, fishing, trapping fee increase

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