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The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting June 16, 2026.

June 11, 2026

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Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program held the Iowa State Championship match May 30-31, at the Big Springs Shooting Complex, in Searsboro.

June 9, 2026

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State Parks

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Focus on the Journey: Explore Iowa. Win Prizes. Take Your Best Photo!

The Iowa State Parks Passport is back in 2026 and better than ever.

June 9, 2026

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Forestry

Iowa's Wildlife

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Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Pecan Grove State Preserve

Pecan Grove Preserve Open House: June 16, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM, just southwest of Muscatine. Discuss forest plan, habitat management with Iowa DNR.

June 5, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

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Natural Resource Commission to meet June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake

Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

June 5, 2026

News Releases

[Jul 6] Environmental Specialist - Water Quality Bureau

[Jul 6] Bureau Chief of Land Quality - Land Quality Bureau

Water use permits for review, published 06/18/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 06/18/2026

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops in July

Habitat quality, variety on Callahan tract enhances Little Sioux Wildlife Area

Water use permits for review, published 06/11/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 06/11/2026

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

Focus on the Journey: Explore Iowa. Win Prizes. Take Your Best Photo!

Iowa DNR to host an open house on the Pecan Grove State Preserve

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 11, 2026, in Clear Lake

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