News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Advisories, Bypass or Spill
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DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge.

This image shows brown, murky water flowing at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge
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Iowa DNR launches new website design

DES MOINES - The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 04/10/2025

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

Blue skies and wispy clouds.
Public Meetings & Comments
Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 15.

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Animal Feeding Operations
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Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

Photo of cows eating within a barn setting.
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
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Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

Two girls paddling in a yellow kayak
Fishing
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Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Crews with the Iowa DNR placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on March 1 to start collecting northern pike.

northern pike held by biologist
Hunting - Turkey
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Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season.

Turkey hunter with a harvested turkey standing next to a public hunting wildlife management area sign.