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Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October

Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update

November 6, 2025

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 11/06/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

November 6, 2025

Forestry

Wildlife Management Areas

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DNR to host an open house on the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area

Turin Wildlife Area open house Nov. 13, 5-7 PM, at Turin Community Building. Discussing habitat, recreation, wildlife, and stewardship plan.

November 4, 2025

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Lake Restoration Program

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November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project

Diamond Lake restoration project open house Nov. 12 at 6 PM. Discussing 2026-2028 plans for dredging, shoreline, and fishery improvements.

November 4, 2025

Trout Fishing

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Trout stockings resume this week

Iowa DNR resumes trout stocking in ponds Nov. 4-14, including Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Mount Pleasant, Davenport, and Donnellson.

November 4, 2025

A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream

Trout Fishing

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Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

November 4, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/30/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

October 30, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/30/2025

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

October 30, 2025

Water Quality Certifications

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DNR accepting public comment for water quality certification of permits

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

October 30, 2025

Pollution Prevention P2

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2026 P2 Intern Project requests now open

Project requests are currently being accepted from companies interested in participating in the Iowa DNR’s 2026 Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program.

October 30, 2025