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DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge.

April 14, 2025

This image shows brown, murky water flowing at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge

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Iowa DNR launches new website design

DES MOINES - The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

April 10, 2025

Animal Feeding Operations

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Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

DES MOINES – In 2024, the state of Iowa saw a low number of manure releases reported.

April 10, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 04/10/2025

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

April 10, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 04/10/2025

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

April 10, 2025

Public Meetings & Comments

Public Meeting or Comments

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 15.

April 10, 2025

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

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Drought conditions have improved across Iowa due to above-normal precipitation in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

April 10, 2025

Animal Feeding Operations

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Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

April 10, 2025

Photo of cows eating within a barn setting.

Animal Feeding Operations

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Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

In 2024, the state of Iowa saw a low number of manure releases reported.

April 10, 2025

Public Meetings & Comments

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Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

April 8, 2025

State Parks

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Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

The Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside camps for families living near Walnut Woods, Maquoketa Caves and Ledges state parks.

April 8, 2025

Group of kids outdoors, huddled around what look like educational worksheets.

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

April 8, 2025

Fishing

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Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Crews with the Iowa DNR placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on March 1 to start collecting northern pike.

April 8, 2025

Hunting - Turkey

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Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season.

April 8, 2025

Turkey hunter with a harvested turkey standing next to a public hunting wildlife management area sign.

Fishing

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Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun and Storm lakes and will begin in the next few days at East Okoboji and Spirit lakes.

April 8, 2025

biologist with female walleye at Rathbun hatchery

News Releases

DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

Iowa DNR launches new website design

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

Air quality permits for review, published 04/10/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 04/10/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

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