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Iowa's Wildlife

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Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly bloom report

Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each year. One of the most encouraging signs of spring, the first wildflowers seem to bloom overnight.

March 26, 2024

Hunting - Pheasant Doves Small Game

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Iowa’s Prairie Chicken Festival is April 6

The unique courtship of Iowa’s prairie chickens will be on full display at the Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area on April 6.

March 26, 2024

Hunting - Turkey

Hunting - Nonresident

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Iowa’s spring turkey season is right around the corner

Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.”

March 26, 2024

Hunting - Turkey

News Release

Review safe hunting practices ahead of spring turkey season

Roughly 35,000 camo-covered hunters in stealth mode will be heading to the timber in the next few weeks for Iowa’s spring turkey season.

March 26, 2024

News Release

Fort Atkinson Preserve closed for renovations

Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County is currently closed to visitors as crews begin work to repair and stabilize the 1840s-era fort structures.

March 26, 2024

Forestry

Event

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities demonstrating a variety of dedication to the importance of trees

March 26, 2024

State Parks

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DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park

On March 15 around 10:30 p.m. several local law enforcement agencies were called to Big Creek State Park to extinguish an illegal bonfire at the east boat ramp.

March 26, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

Land Quality

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Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Iowa’s food processing sector faces a unique set of environmental challenges.

March 26, 2024

State Parks

Camping

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Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host!

Several Iowa state parks are still looking for campground hosts for the 2024 season.

March 22, 2024

Employment

State Parks

News Release

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

The DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests this summer.

March 22, 2024

Advisories

Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a red pigment solution spill at the City of Altoona in Polk County.

March 22, 2024

Watershed Improvement

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Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Lake Meyer, a popular area for boating and fishing in Winneshiek County, has a cleaner and clearer future thanks to a community-led effort.

March 22, 2024

Pollution Prevention P2

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Iowa companies partner with DNR P2 intern program to enhance environmental performance

Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations.

March 22, 2024

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 3/21/2024

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.

March 22, 2024

Air Quality

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Did your Title V Responsible Official change?

Did your facility recently change your Title V Responsible Official?

March 19, 2024

News Releases

Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly bloom report

Iowa’s Prairie Chicken Festival is April 6

Iowa’s spring turkey season is right around the corner

Review safe hunting practices ahead of spring turkey season

Fort Atkinson Preserve closed for renovations

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

DNR investigates tree and fire vandalism at Big Creek State Park

Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4

Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host!

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

Pigment solution spill in Polk County reaches Little Four Mile Creek

Lake Meyer has a bright future thanks to local watershed improvement efforts

Iowa companies partner with DNR P2 intern program to enhance environmental performance

Air quality permits under review, published 3/21/2024

Did your Title V Responsible Official change?

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