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Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

The Iowa DNR annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade.

September 1, 2026

Land Quality

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Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program

The Iowa DNR has opened a special round of funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program to assist smaller communities with asbestos management

August 27, 2026

Sustainable Materials Management

Events & Public Meetings

DNR hosting online Life Cycle Analysis Results stakeholder event

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting an online Life Cycle Analysis results stakeholder event on September 10, 2026.

August 27, 2026

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

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 08/27/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

August 27, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/27/2026

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

August 27, 2026

Forestry

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Wet summer brings early leaf drop to black walnut trees

Iowa DNR is seeing a slightly higher than normal amount of walnut anthracnose this summer, causing some black walnut trees to lose their leaves early.

August 25, 2026

Hunting

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s 2026 rabbit population is unchanged from last year and the 2025 season was the highest in more than a decade.

August 25, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Van Buren Wildlife Area will be a busy place heading in to fall

The nearly 440-acre rectangular shaped Van Buren Wildlife Area is a popular place for bird watchers, mushroom hunters and shed antler, turkey and deer hunters.

August 25, 2026

Hunting

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Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

For mourning dove hunters, the action can be fast – and humbling – but there is no question that the annual season opener on Sept. 1 is a “can’t miss” event.

August 25, 2026

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Fishing

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Camping

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Embrace the Outdoors this Labor Day Weekend

Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

August 25, 2026

Advisory

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Fuel spill reaches Bulger Creek in Dallas County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fuel spill at Bulger Creek in Dallas County

August 19, 2026

Wildlife

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DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Join the Iowa DNR on Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Wallingford Community Center to discuss future management plans for 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County.

August 18, 2026

Water Trails

News Release

Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project, Aug 26

Join Iowa DNR's virtual public meetings on Aug 26 to discuss the Palisades-Kepler Dam design project. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

Hunting

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course for women

The DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to those who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

August 18, 2026

Hunting

News Release

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

Migratory bird hunters must register for HIP every year. Register online at or via the app and keep proof on your license.

August 18, 2026

Blue winged teal taking wing in a field.

News Releases

Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program

DNR hosting online Life Cycle Analysis Results stakeholder event

Water use permits for review, published 08/27/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 08/27/2026

Wet summer brings early leaf drop to black walnut trees

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Van Buren Wildlife Area will be a busy place heading in to fall

Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

Embrace the Outdoors this Labor Day Weekend

Fuel spill reaches Bulger Creek in Dallas County

DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project, Aug 26

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course for women

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

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