Learn, Explore & Educate

Join Iowa DNR at the 2026 State Fair, Aug 13-23. Visit us near the west entrance for new exhibits, Tree-via, Smokey Bear, and seedling sales!

Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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

A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance.

Given its size and ease of access, it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.

Along Iowa Hwy. 15 out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.