Programs & Services

The Iowa DNR, through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

More than 3,200 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $11 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

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

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.

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

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