News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Wildlife Management Areas
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FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE/FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) funding.

Fishing - Trout
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Spring community trout stocking starts March 20

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April.

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Archery
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2025 NASP State Tournament results

Iowa’s National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament was held in Des Moines over the weekend.

Vol Wildlife Monitoring
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Come Join the Frog and Toad Call Survey!

Calling all wildlife watchers! The Iowa DNR will be hosting two frog and toad call survey training workshops in 2025.

Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 02/27/2025

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.

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Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/27/2025

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

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