News Releases

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April.

March 5, 2025

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Forestry

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Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm temperatures

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests immediately finishing pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

March 5, 2025

Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.

Archery

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2025 NASP State Tournament results

Iowa’s National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament was held in Des Moines over the weekend.

March 5, 2025

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Come Join the Frog and Toad Call Survey!

Calling all wildlife watchers! The Iowa DNR will be hosting two frog and toad call survey training workshops in 2025.

March 3, 2025

Forestry

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Forest Stewardship Implementation – Volga River State Recreation Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting regarding upcoming timber harvests at the Volga River State Recreation Area on March 20.

March 3, 2025

News Release

DNR investigating industrial wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County.

February 27, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/27/2025

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

February 27, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/27/2025

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

February 27, 2025

Air Quality

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Q & A for Electronic Air Compliance Reporting in AQRR

The Iowa DNR is now accepting electronic air compliance reporting with the Air Quality Records and Reporting (AQRR) Compliance Reporting system.

February 25, 2025

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

February 25, 2025

A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.

News Release

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, February 2025

More than 3,100 ac of Iowa land in 24 counties with an estimated value of more than $7.6 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

February 25, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/20/2025

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

February 20, 2025

News Releases

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions expand slightly due to below-average rainfall

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE/FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Spring community trout stocking starts March 20

Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm temperatures

2025 NASP State Tournament results

Come Join the Frog and Toad Call Survey!

Forest Stewardship Implementation – Volga River State Recreation Area

DNR investigating industrial wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge

Air quality permits for review, published 02/27/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 02/27/2025

Q & A for Electronic Air Compliance Reporting in AQRR

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, February 2025

Air quality permits for review, published 02/20/2025

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