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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Casey Lake in Tama County

The Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Casey Lake in Hickory Hills Park starting October 4 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

October 3, 2023

State Parks

Public Meeting or Comments

Iowa DNR to host open house on Red Haw State Park improvement plans

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Red Haw State Park.

October 3, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 9/28/2023

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

September 28, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, September 2023

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.

September 28, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

For those willing to hike, South Skunk Wildlife Area offers off-the-beaten-path experience

A 40-foot strip of wild plum-lined land leads from the one-and-only parking lot on the north end of the South Skunk Wildlife Area.

September 26, 2023

Hunting - Deer

Archery

News Release

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death.

September 26, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

September 26, 2023

Forestry Fire

News Release

Stay safe this harvest season

As fall harvest starts across Iowa, the risk of wildfires in crop fields increases.

September 26, 2023

Air Quality

Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review for Sept. 21

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.

September 21, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Drought conditions worsen – but recent rain will help

Drought conditions across eastern Iowa continue to worsen, according the latest Water Summary Update.

September 21, 2023

Animal Feeding Operations

Public Meeting or Comments

DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

The Iowa DNR will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management.

September 21, 2023

State Parks

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

The Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and the Iowa DNR will host a celebration and ribbon cutting for the newly paved section of the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail.

September 19, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Popular wildlife area emerges from historic ‘Flood of ‘93’

West Fork Wildlife Area in Palo Alto County was developed after the historic flood of 1993, then expanded after the floods of 2018 and 2019.

September 19, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

Hunting - Deer

Hunting - Pheasant Doves Small Game

News Release

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

That narrow access lane off a dead-end road is the only way in and out of the Winford Wildlife Area, a 637-acre floodplain grassland, just north of Oskaloosa.

September 19, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

State Preserves Advisory Board to meet Sept. 26

The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa DNR will meet at 8:00 a.m., September 26, at the DNR Upper Maquoketa Wildlife Unit Headquarters.

September 19, 2023

News Releases

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Casey Lake in Tama County

Iowa DNR to host open house on Red Haw State Park improvement plans

DNR enforcement actions, published 9/28/2023

Air quality permits under review, September 2023

For those willing to hike, South Skunk Wildlife Area offers off-the-beaten-path experience

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

Stay safe this harvest season

Air Quality permits under review for Sept. 21

Drought conditions worsen – but recent rain will help

DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Reopening Ribbon Cutting Event

Popular wildlife area emerges from historic ‘Flood of ‘93’

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

State Preserves Advisory Board to meet Sept. 26

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