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Wildlife Management Areas

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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Iowa River – Otter Creek Unit

The DNR will conduct prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Iowa River Unit.

March 10, 2025

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Public Meetings & Comments

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines March 13

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting on March 13 at 9:30 a.m. at 6200 Park Ave in Des Moines.

March 10, 2025

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Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions expand slightly due to below-average rainfall

Drought conditions have slightly expanded in central Iowa and a small area in eastern Iowa due to below-normal precipitation in February.

March 7, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit.

March 7, 2025

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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.

March 6, 2025

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.

March 5, 2025

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Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm temperatures

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests immediately finishing pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

March 5, 2025

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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.

March 5, 2025

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.

March 3, 2025

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Forest Stewardship Implementation – Volga River State Recreation Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting regarding upcoming timber harvests at the Volga River State Recreation Area on March 20.

March 3, 2025

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DNR investigating industrial wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County.

February 27, 2025

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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.

February 27, 2025

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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.

February 27, 2025

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Q & A for Electronic Air Compliance Reporting in AQRR

The Iowa DNR is now accepting electronic air compliance reporting with the Air Quality Records and Reporting (AQRR) Compliance Reporting system.

February 25, 2025

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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

February 25, 2025

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