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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

A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream

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

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 02/26/2026

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

February 26, 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 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

Iowa's Wildlife

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Habitat management cutting at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area

The Iowa DNR is restoring 60 acres of habitat at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area by managing tree species, benefiting native oaks and providing cover for wildlife.

February 19, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 02/19/2026

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

February 19, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

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Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end

Ice fishing for winter 2026 is rapidly coming to an end in Iowa, including at traditional late season lakes across the far north part of the state.

February 18, 2026

Water Quality

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Iowa DNR seeks public input on roadmap for water quality improvements

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comment on the draft Integrated Report on water quality, initiating a 30-day public comment period.

February 17, 2026

News - Featured

Forestry

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Unseasonably warm February may cause temporary leaf damage on red maple trees

Unseasonably warm temperatures across Iowa this February have triggered early bud development on red maples and red maple hybrids.

February 17, 2026

State Forest Nursery

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Add spring color to your yard with quality native Iowa seedlings 2026

The Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for high-quality, well-adapted and affordable hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings.

February 17, 2026

Fishing

News Release

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by March 1

Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by before ice melt or March 1.

February 17, 2026

News - Featured

Forestry

News Release

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

Iowa is experiencing an unusually warm February with temperatures high enough to signal the early start of spring biological activity.

February 17, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures 2026

While the weather is starting to feel like spring, water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

February 17, 2026

News Releases

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

Habitat management cutting at Mt. Ayr Wildlife Area

Air quality permits for review, published 02/19/2026

Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end

Iowa DNR seeks public input on roadmap for water quality improvements

Unseasonably warm February may cause temporary leaf damage on red maple trees

Add spring color to your yard with quality native Iowa seedlings 2026

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by March 1

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

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures 2026

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