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Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Once easily visible in large winter flocks, Iowa’s wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm.

March 10, 2026

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Natural Resource Commission March 12, 2026 meeting to be held virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) will host its monthly meeting online, at 9:30 a.m., on March 12, 2026. The meeting is open to the public.

March 6, 2026

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News - Featured

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DNR accepting comments on proposed hunting, fishing, trapping fee increase

DNR accepting public comments on proposed hunting, fishing, and trapping license fee increases. Comments accepted through March 24. New fees start Dec 2027.

March 6, 2026

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue

Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a dry winter, according to the latest Water Summary Update

March 5, 2026

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Chronic Wasting Disease

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Course on chronic wasting disease set for March and April in Ames

CWD Ambassadors: Education program by Iowa DNR & ISU to train local leaders in CWD management & mitigation. Register now for the Ames spring course.

March 5, 2026

ECONewsWire

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Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes farm families who demonstrate outstanding voluntary efforts to improve and protect Iowa’s soil and water.

March 5, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

March 5, 2026

News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 16

Iowa DNR is stocking rainbow trout in 12 community lakes (March-April) for close-to-home, family-friendly fishing fun. License & trout fee needed.

March 3, 2026

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News Release

DNR public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes begin March 2

Iowa DNR town halls: get updates on hunting/trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, and give feedback on regulations. Open to the public.

February 28, 2026

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 02/26/2026

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

February 26, 2026

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/26/2026

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

February 26, 2026

Wastewater Permitting

Events & Public Meetings

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #8 and #9

The Iowa DNR is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on March 12,regarding the proposed five-year renewals of NPDES General Permits #8 and #9

February 26, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Grassland management at 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area in Union County

Iowa DNR is removing trees on the east side of 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area to restore high quality, grassland habitat improving water quality for the lake.

February 24, 2026

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Natural Resource Commission March 12, 2026 meeting to be held virtually

DNR accepting comments on proposed hunting, fishing, trapping fee increase

Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March and April in Ames

Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/05/2026

Water use permits for review, published 03/05/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 03/05/2026

Spring community trout stocking starts March 16

DNR public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes begin March 2

Water use permits for review, published 02/26/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 02/26/2026

DNR seeking stakeholder input for renewal of General Permits #8 and #9

Grassland management at 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area in Union County

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