News Releases

Iowa’s wild turkey hunters reported harvesting more than 14,800 birds through the mandatory registration system, an increase of nearly 3,000 since 2022.

May 16, 2023

Chronic Wasting Disease

Hunting - Deer

Iowa's Wildlife

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Annual surveillance confirms 96 deer and three new counties for chronic wasting disease

With the addition of Jasper County, chronic wasting disease has again come into central Iowa.

May 16, 2023

Boating

News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to watch for invasive species.

May 16, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Safety tips for river recreation this summer

Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers, and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

May 16, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Paddling schools offered to those wanting to learn how to teach others about paddling efficiently and safely should attend classes from June through September.

May 16, 2023

Boating

News Release

MADD, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, team up for boating BUI and ATV DUI prevention campaign to kick off summer recreation season

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Illinois volunteers and staff are teaming up with the Iowa DNR to promote safe boating and ATV seasons.

May 16, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Maquoketa & North Fork Maquoketa Water Trail dedicated May 31

The Maquoketa & North Fork Maquoketa Water Trail, in Jackson County, will be officially dedicated as Iowa’s newest water trail during a public ceremony.

May 16, 2023

Air Quality

News Release

No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year

There will be no changes in Air Quality Bureau fees for the 2024 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2023, and ends on June 30, 2024.

May 16, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Plan to participate in the joint Air Quality EO10 Rules Meeting and Client Contact Meeting on May 18

Plan to attend a virtual open forum with DNR staff at the joint EO10 Rules Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. and the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 18.

May 15, 2023

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

News Release

Paddle your way to prizes!

The Hook n’ Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun.

May 15, 2023

Public Meetings & Comments

Environmental Protection Commission to meet in Emmetsburg

The Environmental Protection Commission will meet in Emmetsburg, Iowa to tour the Iowa Lakes Regional Water, Osgood Water Treatment Plant and Lost Island Lake.

May 11, 2023

Contaminated Sites

Public Meetings & Comments

Workshop to help communities fund redevelopment of abandoned or contaminated sites

A free, one-day workshop designed to help local communities redevelop brownfield sites on June 6 in Cedar Rapids and June 7 in Des Moines.

May 11, 2023

News Releases

River Users Should Avoid Area Near Adel Wastewater Facility

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa’s spring turkey season is one for the books

Annual surveillance confirms 96 deer and three new counties for chronic wasting disease

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

Safety tips for river recreation this summer

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

MADD, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, team up for boating BUI and ATV DUI prevention campaign to kick off summer recreation season

Maquoketa & North Fork Maquoketa Water Trail dedicated May 31

No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year

Plan to participate in the joint Air Quality EO10 Rules Meeting and Client Contact Meeting on May 18

Paddle your way to prizes!

Environmental Protection Commission to meet in Emmetsburg

Workshop to help communities fund redevelopment of abandoned or contaminated sites

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