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Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 12/14/2023

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.

December 14, 2023

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot

DNR to host an open house on the Towhead Lake Wildlife Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Jan. 4, 2024, from 4 - 7 p.m., at the Community Room at Fonda City Hall.

December 14, 2023

State Parks

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest!

December 12, 2023

Hunting

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Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents

The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters’ enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails.

December 12, 2023

News Release

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa.

December 12, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Donations allow DNR to complete wildlife tracking system to monitor migration

The Iowa DNR has received two $60,000 donations that will allow it to complete its Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network across the state.

December 12, 2023

State Parks

Ledges State Park 100th anniversary kickoff event Dec. 21

2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Ledges State Park.

December 12, 2023

Pre-register for MAC training by Dec. 27 for commercial applications

Beginning Jan. 4, 2024, commercial manure applicators can fulfill annual training for manure applicator certification (MAC) requirements at 73 locations in Iowa

December 12, 2023

News Release

Cold weather concrete pours – a word of advice from an expert

Can your concrete stand up to the weather? The Iowa DNRs’ senior AFO engineer Paul Petitti is a professional when it comes to concrete inspections.

December 12, 2023

News Release

Winter land application limits begin soon

Dry conditions and warm weather provided an early harvest and manure application season.

December 12, 2023

Boil Order

Boil advisory lifted for southwest side of Waukee

The boil advisory issued on Dec. 7 for the southwest side of Waukee has been lifted.

December 9, 2023

State Parks

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Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay!

Are you ready for a cozy getaway in an Iowa State Park cabin?

December 8, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Status of Iowa Bald Eagles in 2023

Every year over a hundred volunteers and DNR staff head out to spy on Iowa's Bald Eagles.

December 8, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

December 8, 2023

Water Monitoring

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Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record

Preliminary numbers show November to be one of the driest months on record, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

December 7, 2023

News Releases

Air quality permits under review, published 12/14/2023

DNR to host an open house on the Towhead Lake Wildlife Area

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

Donations allow DNR to complete wildlife tracking system to monitor migration

Ledges State Park 100th anniversary kickoff event Dec. 21

Pre-register for MAC training by Dec. 27 for commercial applications

Cold weather concrete pours – a word of advice from an expert

Winter land application limits begin soon

Boil advisory lifted for southwest side of Waukee

Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay!

Status of Iowa Bald Eagles in 2023

Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14

Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record

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