News Releases

DNR will stock trout in Lake of the Hills in Davenport, East Lake Park Pond in Mount Pleasant and Wilson Lake in Fort Madison on March 20, instead of March 22.

March 19, 2024

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

DNR staff continue to investigate the New Cooperative fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County.

March 14, 2024

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

On March 11, New Cooperative in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release on-site early Monday morning.

March 12, 2024

Trout Fishing

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Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 1

The popular trout stream stocking season starts on April 1.

March 12, 2024

State Parks

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Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter to open for 2024

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is opening the Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter for reservations, starting March 20.

March 12, 2024

State Parks

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McIntosh Woods State Park to install new docks

The DNR will be installing four new docks at McIntosh Woods State Park this spring, providing boaters improved access for the upcoming recreation season.

March 12, 2024

DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

The Iowa DNR will host an open house on March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson.

March 12, 2024

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data

The DNR is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge from March 30 through June 30.

March 12, 2024

News Release

Hamburg-Mitchell Missouri River boat ramp to close June 30

A popular boat ramp on the Missouri River, leased for public access by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will close on June 30.

March 12, 2024

Wildlife Management Areas

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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, March 2024

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Black Hawk Wildlife Unit and Waterfowl Production Areas

March 12, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., March 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

March 12, 2024

Contaminated Sites

Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill on the Middle Nodaway River in Adair County.

March 8, 2024

News Releases

DNR Releases Latest Draft of Impaired Waters List

Opportunity to help track frog and toad populations in Iowa

Public invited to meeting discussing campground renovations at Brushy Creek

Trout stockings in Davenport, Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison rescheduled for March 20

UPDATE: Investigation into Montgomery County fertilizer spill continues

Fertilizer spill in Montgomery County reaches East Nishnabotna River

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 1

Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter to open for 2024

McIntosh Woods State Park to install new docks

DNR to host public meeting on Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort

Help Iowa DNR expand walleye collection data

Hamburg-Mitchell Missouri River boat ramp to close June 30

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, March 2024

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

Diesel spill reaches Middle Nodaway River

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