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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Iowa River – Otter Creek Unit

The DNR will conduct prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Iowa River Unit.

March 10, 2025

A wide shot of purple prairie flowers and tall green grasses

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines March 13

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting on March 13 at 9:30 a.m. at 6200 Park Ave in Des Moines.

March 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 expand slightly due to below-average rainfall

Drought conditions have slightly expanded in central Iowa and a small area in eastern Iowa due to below-normal precipitation in February.

March 7, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

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

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit.

March 7, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

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FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE/FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) funding.

March 6, 2025

Trout Fishing

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Spring community trout stocking starts March 20

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

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