News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Water Monitoring
News Release

DNR releases Iowa Drought Plan

The Iowa DNR has finalized a drought plan for use by local, county, state agencies and governments in the event of droughts in the state.

Forestry
News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests finishing pruning oak trees by the end of the second week in March to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

Fishing - Trout
News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

The Iowa DNR fisheries staff will release between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout in 13 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its trout program.

Blog
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Iowa raptor identification guide

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s — well, in our case, it’s actually probably a bird. It could even be a raptor.