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Bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa

In late May and early June, male bluegill build nests that female bluegill lay eggs in. Bluegill nests are circular depressions, 1 to 2 feet in diameter.

May 27, 2025

Bluegill spawning beds on a reef at Praire Rose Lake

Iowa's Wildlife

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Fawning season has arrived, here's what you need to know about deer on the move

Fawning season has officially arrived, which means Iowans will see lots of deer on the move.

May 23, 2025

Fishing

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Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas

The Iowa DNR online interactive fishing atlas has been updated to include DNR managed lakes, community fishing ponds, and miles of rivers and trout streams

May 23, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/22/2025

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.

May 22, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 05/22/2025

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

May 22, 2025

Water Monitoring

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What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa

Iowa’s DNR tests the water at beaches weekly so you can enjoy it safely. Beach advisories help you make the best choices about when to swim and when to hold off

May 22, 2025

This image shows the beach and water levels at Big Creek State Park

State Parks

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Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest

If you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa DNR invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2025 Photo Contest.

May 20, 2025

A scenic outlook over lush green fields.

Camping

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Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.

May 20, 2025

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

Camping

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Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 20, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 05/15/2025

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.

May 15, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/15/2025

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

May 15, 2025

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 5/15/2025

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 21.

May 15, 2025

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Air Quality

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Iowa’s 2025 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problem

May 13, 2025

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Lizard Creek recreational activities may resume; fish kill update

Test results from water samples collected from Lizard Creek indicate that the creek no longer shows any byproducts from the spill that occurred on April 14.

May 13, 2025

Fishing

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend.

May 13, 2025

News Releases

Bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa

Fawning season has arrived, here's what you need to know about deer on the move

Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas

Air quality permits for review, published 05/22/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/22/2025

What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa

Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest

Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home

Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Air quality permits for review, published 05/15/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 05/15/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 5/15/2025

Iowa’s 2025 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Lizard Creek recreational activities may resume; fish kill update

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

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