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Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

State Preserves Advisory Board to meet Jan. 27

The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 27, in the Wallace State Office Building.

January 19, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Early childhood online outdoor education training scheduled this spring

The Iowa DNR and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are offering an online training for the national award-winning Growing Up WILD activity guide.

January 17, 2023

Hunting - Education

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Teaching outdoor skills courses scheduled this summer

The Iowa DNR is sponsoring four courses on how to teach outdoor skills for K–12 teachers, naturalists and other educators this summer.

January 17, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

EPC to consider contracts with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, update Air Quality rules

The Environmental Protection Commission will review updates to Air Quality rules to adopt new and revised federal standards and three contracts.

January 12, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Elk appearing on trail cameras in central and western Iowa

Elk seem to be visiting Iowa more frequently each fall, and thanks to social media, are now shared at the speed of downloads tens of thousands of people.

January 10, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

Licenses for excess tag January antlerless season go on sale Jan. 11

Deer licenses for the excess tag January antlerless season will go on sale beginning at midnight on Jan. 11, for counties with unsold county antlerless licenses

January 10, 2023

News Release

How to properly dispose of Christmas trees

If there are more pine needles on the floor than on the tree, it might be time to think about disposing of the Christmas tree.

January 5, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Water summary update for 2022 - Third year in a row of drought

2022 ended on a good note, with December’s precipitation above normal.

January 5, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/5/2023

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

January 5, 2023

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, January 5, 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.

January 5, 2023

News Release

Air Electronic Submittal Requirements began on January 1

The requirement for electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emissions reporting began on Jan. 1, 2023.

January 5, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

DNR to eliminate invasive rough fish at Nobles Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Nobles Lake with a low concentration of rotenone to eliminate rough fish.

January 3, 2023

News Release

7 hidden surprises at Wildcat Den State Park

Packed with historical, geological and natural wonders, Wildcat Den State Park near Muscatine has surprises around every bend.

October 13, 2021

News Release

Make the most of your winter hike

Ready to get back on the trails once the cold snap lifts for some fresh air and excellent winter hiking in Iowa State Parks?

February 16, 2021

News Release

Reel in these new fish recipes

If you’re looking for a new way to eat those Iowa fish you've caught, here are some great ideas:

September 16, 2020