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Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

February 7, 2023

Forestry

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Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

February 7, 2023

Boating

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Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning.

February 7, 2023

Hunting

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2022 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

February 7, 2023

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Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14.

February 7, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) is a nationwide Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice within the continuous sign-up administered by the FSA.

February 7, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 9 in Des Moines

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

February 6, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

February 2, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/2/2023

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

February 2, 2023

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Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30.

January 31, 2023

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.

January 31, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, published 1/26/2023

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

January 26, 2023

Watershed Improvement

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Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks.

January 26, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Number of donors to the Chickadee Check-off continues to decline

Last year, more than 6,200 Iowa taxpayers helped wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

January 24, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Indian Creek Nature Center to host trumpeter swan program on Feb. 4

Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting an event on Trumpeter Swans on Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Amazing Space at Indian Creek Nature Center.

January 24, 2023

News Releases

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

2022 hunting, fishing license sales

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 9 in Des Moines

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/2/2023

Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

Air Quality permits under review, published 1/26/2023

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

Number of donors to the Chickadee Check-off continues to decline

Indian Creek Nature Center to host trumpeter swan program on Feb. 4

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