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DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Iowa State Fair? Don't forget to stop by our DNR building located near the west entrance of the fairground, 9am-8pm.

2026 Courtyard Schedule

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News Release

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 3/13/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting March 18.

March 13, 2025

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News Release

DNR investigating fish kill at Dry Run Creek in Winneshiek County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Dry Run Creek near Decorah in Winneshiek County.

March 13, 2025

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Events & Public Meetings

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings, March 2025

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

March 12, 2025

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Iowa's Wildlife

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

2024 Peregrine Falcon Nesting Report

Iowa DNR began a Peregrine Falcon restoration program in 1989 with 23 birds released in Cedar Rapids followed by another 19 released in Des Moines in 1991.

March 12, 2025

Adult Peregrine Falcon and nestlings sit in a shallow "scrape" that serves as a nest. Photo by Randy Cook.

Lake Restoration Program

News Release

Public Meeting to Discuss Phosphorus Inactivation Treatment at Prairie Rose Lake

Iowa DNR is holding a public meeting on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Harlan Public Library to discuss an upcoming alum treatment at Prairie Rose Lake.

March 12, 2025

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Lake Restoration Program

News Release

Public Meeting to Discuss Phosphorus Inactivation Treatment at Green Valley Lake

Iowa DNR is holding a public meeting on March 26 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 124 of the Performing Arts Center Building on the Southwestern Community College.

March 12, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Black Hawk Wildlife Unit

IowaDNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Black Hawk Unit.

March 11, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Great Lakes Wildlife Unit

Iowa DNR will conduct prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Great Lake Wildlife Unit.

March 11, 2025

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Wildlife - Turkey

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for wild turkey workshop

Iowa (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook wild turkey, to those with little to no wild turkey hunting experience.

March 11, 2025

Hunter walking a field in the fall.

News Release

Explore campground hosting at Iowa State Parks and Forests

The Iowa DNR is actively searching for top-notch volunteers who love to camp and enjoy meeting people to serve as campground hosts for the 2025 camping season.

March 11, 2025

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Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Ring-necked pheasants’ unlikely journey to becoming an Iowa icon

It was still an hour before the 2024 pheasant season would open but the birds were there and they were ready.

March 11, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning - Clear Lake Wildlife Unit

Iowa DNR will conduct prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Clear Lake Unit.

March 11, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Iowa River – Hawkeye Unit

Iowa DNR will conduct prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Iowa River- Hawkeye Unit.

March 11, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Red Rock Unit

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Red Rock Unit.

March 10, 2025

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Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Saylorville Unit

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Saylorville Unit.

March 10, 2025

A wide shot of purple prairie flowers and tall green grasses