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Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 4/10/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 15.

April 10, 2025

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Drought conditions have improved across Iowa due to above-normal precipitation in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

April 10, 2025

Animal Feeding Operations

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Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

April 10, 2025

Photo of cows eating within a barn setting.

Animal Feeding Operations

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Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

In 2024, the state of Iowa saw a low number of manure releases reported.

April 10, 2025

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Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings, April 2025

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

April 8, 2025

State Parks

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Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

The Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside camps for families living near Walnut Woods, Maquoketa Caves and Ledges state parks.

April 8, 2025

Group of kids outdoors, huddled around what look like educational worksheets.

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

April 8, 2025

Fishing

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Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Crews with the Iowa DNR placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on March 1 to start collecting northern pike.

April 8, 2025

Wildlife - Turkey

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Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season.

April 8, 2025

Turkey hunter with a harvested turkey standing next to a public hunting wildlife management area sign.

Fishing

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Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun and Storm lakes and will begin in the next few days at East Okoboji and Spirit lakes.

April 8, 2025

biologist with female walleye at Rathbun hatchery

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DNR enforcement actions, published 4/3/2025

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

April 3, 2025

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet on April 8 in Storm Lake

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting on April 8, at 2 p.m., in Meeting Room-A, at King’s Pointe Resort, 1520 East Lakeshore Drive, Storm Lake.

April 3, 2025

Boating

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Get Your Boat Ready for Spring

It is time to get your boat ready for spring. Here are some tips to ensure your boat is safe and running smoothly when boating weather arrives.

April 1, 2025

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

Hunting

Wildlife - Turkey

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Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field To Fork Deer Hunting Program

Iowa DNR is offering a six-month workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook deer to individuals with little to no archery hunting experience.

April 1, 2025

Wildlife - Trapping

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Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway, 2025

DNR Staff are conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations.

April 1, 2025

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News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 4/10/2025

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings, April 2025

Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/3/2025

Natural Resource Commission to Meet on April 8 in Storm Lake

Get Your Boat Ready for Spring

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field To Fork Deer Hunting Program

Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway, 2025

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