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News - Iowa Outdoors

Hunter Education program opens registration for fall courses

The Iowa DNR offers more than 200 hunter education courses each year, and now is the time to enroll before hunting seasons arrive.

July 29, 2025

News - Iowa Outdoors

With gravel pits, the Raccoon River, timber and prairie, White Horse Access offers a lot of outdoor recreation in Sac County

Sometimes, places just feel larger than they are, and White Horse Access is one of those places.

July 29, 2025

With close to 100 different plant species in the mix, the four-year-old reconstructed prairie has come in to its own after it was burned this spring. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.

Advisories, Bypass or Spill

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DNR investigating fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County.

July 29, 2025

Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.

Air Quality

News - Air Quality

Unexpected Permit Rescission Emails from Iowa EASY Air?

DNR Air Quality Bureau support staff are working on a project this summer to upload approximately 500 older construction permit rescission letters.

July 29, 2025

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Kirchner Prairie offers a glimpse of Iowa pre-settlement

Kirchner Prairie is one of the rarest of the rare habitats in Iowa – a piece of never been plowed or tiled prairie on gently rolling hills.

July 22, 2025

Hunting - Pheasant Doves Small Game

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Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with all the weather indicators pointing in a positive direction, hunters are eager to see the results.

July 22, 2025

Fishing

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Aquatic plants are crucial to sustain vibrant ecosystems

Aquatic plants are natural helpers for lakes and ponds.

July 22, 2025

EO10

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DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Natural Resources Collector Permits.

July 21, 2025

Water Quality Certifications

News - ECONewsWire

News - Water Quality

DNR to accept 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.

July 17, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News - Air Quality

Air quality permits for review, published 07/17/2025

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

July 17, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News - ECONewsWire

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/17/2025

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

July 17, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

News - Wildlife Diversity News

Reduce the Risk of Bird Window Collisions Where You Live and Work

Collisions with windows are the second largest human-related cause of mortality to North American birds, after outdoor and feral cats.

July 17, 2025

Birds see habitat when vegetation and sky is reflected in windows.

News - Iowa Outdoors

Tips to avoid poison ivy and wild parsnip

Iowa DNR botanist John Pearson gives some helpful tips on how to identify these plants so you can avoid coming into contact with them.

July 15, 2025

State Parks

News - Iowa Outdoors

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area temporarily closing campgrounds for renovations

LEHIGH, IA – As the DNR renovates camp sites at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, the North campground will remain closed for the 2025 camping season.

July 15, 2025

Iowa's Wildlife

News - Iowa Outdoors

Varied habitats, diverse wildlife abound at Red Fox Wildlife Area

The prairie at Red Fox Wildlife Area was still wet from a shower that passed through earlier, but now it was just humid, cloudy and still.

July 15, 2025

Oxbow and food plot at Red Fox Wildlife Area, in Benton County. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.

News Releases

Hunter Education program opens registration for fall courses

With gravel pits, the Raccoon River, timber and prairie, White Horse Access offers a lot of outdoor recreation in Sac County

DNR investigating fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County

Unexpected Permit Rescission Emails from Iowa EASY Air?

Kirchner Prairie offers a glimpse of Iowa pre-settlement

Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Aquatic plants are crucial to sustain vibrant ecosystems

DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions

DNR to accept public comment for water quality certification of permits

Air quality permits for review, published 07/17/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/17/2025

Reduce the Risk of Bird Window Collisions Where You Live and Work

Tips to avoid poison ivy and wild parsnip

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area temporarily closing campgrounds for renovations

Varied habitats, diverse wildlife abound at Red Fox Wildlife Area

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