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Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Pheasant hunters take note - Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high.

June 30, 2026

News - Featured

Boating

News Release

Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety.

June 30, 2026

A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.

State Parks

Employment

[Jul 13] Park Manager - Parks Bureau

Iowa DNR is hiring a Park Manager for Pine Lake and Union Grove State Parks. Oversee recreation and natural resources. Apply by July 13, 2026.

June 29, 2026

Join our team, employment opportunities.

Advisory

News Release

DNR investigating fish kill in Lee County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill near the City of Houghton in Lee County

June 29, 2026

This image shows white colored water in a creek in rural Lee County, Iowa.

Air Quality

News Release

Reminder - New Air Quality Fee Schedule Starts July 1

A new air quality fee schedule becomes effective beginning July 1, 2026.

June 25, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026

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

June 25, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Archery

News Release

Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship

Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

June 24, 2026

News - Featured

Boating

News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July weekend

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa waters.

June 24, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

June 24, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Timber, Prairie, River - Troy Mills offers a lot of recreation on 323 acres

Sitting on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River, a few miles west of Troy Mills, Troy Mills Wildlife Area is a mix of sand prairie, timber and wetlands.

June 24, 2026