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Water Summary Update: Iowa’s Water Year ends with statewide surplus for the third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Iowa’s Water Year ended with a statewide precipitation surplus, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

October 8, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 10/08/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

October 8, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/08/2026

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

October 8, 2026

Forestry

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Wait until November to prune oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends pruning oak trees between November 1 and mid-March.

October 6, 2026

Forestry Fire

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2026 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant funds available for Iowa’s rural fire departments.

October 6, 2026

Boating

Fishing

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Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing this winter

Iowa DNR reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before storing them for the winter.

October 6, 2026

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Hawk watch at High Trestle Trail Overlook on Oct. 10 as part of World Migratory Bird Day

Join birders from around Central Iowa at the High Trestle Trail Overlook, near Madrid, on Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 6, 2026

Forestry

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Trees for Kids grant applications due January 8

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through January 8.

October 6, 2026

News - Featured

Trout Fishing

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Experience the thrill of trout fishing this fall at a community trout lake near you

The fun starts October 23. Iowa DNR will release about 1,500 rainbow trout at 20 locations as part of its cool weather trout program.

October 6, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Pleasant Prairie Wildlife Area

One of Iowa’s newest wildlife areas was created by a donation from the Hughes family to the state for wildlife management and for everyone to enjoy.

October 6, 2026

Boating

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Iowa DNR investigating boating fatalities on Mississippi River

The Iowa DNR is investigating a fatal boating accident on the Mississippi River near Dubuque after a boat struck a floating object, causing two deaths.

October 5, 2026