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Forestry
News - Featured
News Release

Add winter wonder to your yard or acreage

Spruce up your yard with winter trees and shrubs, find tree farm locations, fall tree care tips, and apply for Trees for Kids grants by January 8, 2027.

Display Date
November 13, 2026
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Pruning a tree with a hand saw in colder weather.
Fishing
Public meeting
News Release

McKinley Lake water level to drop ahead of fish renovation project

Iowa DNR is lowering McKinley Lake in Creston for a fish renovation project ahead of restocking. Public meeting set for Nov. 19.

Display Date
November 13, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 11/12/2026

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

Display Date
November 12, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Environmental Protection Commission
News Release

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 11/12/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting November 17, 2026.

Display Date
November 12, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: October rainfall leaves Iowa drought free

Iowa had a wetter-than-average October, contributing to ongoing recovery across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
November 12, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
Air Quality
News Release

Use SLEIS to Slice the Time Spent Reporting 2026 Air Emissions

Using the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) will simplify your 2026 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate.

Display Date
November 10, 2026
News - Featured
Hunting
News Release

1940 Armistice Day Blizzard

This story was written by Lowell Washburn (retired, Iowa DNR) in fall of 2008, and published again Nov. 10, 2015.

Display Date
November 10, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Natural Resource Commission
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 12 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 12, starting at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Woods Conference Room, 6200 Park.

Display Date
November 9, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/05/2026

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

Display Date
November 5, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 11/05/2026

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

Display Date
November 5, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Public meeting
Boating
News Release

DNR to host public meeting on commercial boat lease agreements at public access areas

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss potential lease agreements at four state-owned access points in the Okoboji area.

Display Date
November 5, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Trout Fishing
News - Featured
News Release

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prized trout

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout.

Display Date
November 3, 2026
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A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Dunbar Slough managed to reflect its historic habitat

About half way between Carroll and Jefferson, and north of Coon Rapids sits Dunbar Slough - just out of away enough for hunters and bird watchers to enjoy.

Display Date
November 3, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s 2026 furbearer season open Nov. 7

Iowa’s winter weather is predicted to be influenced by a Super El Nino this year, sending above average temperatures and possibly above normal precipitation.

Display Date
November 3, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 10/29/2026

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

Display Date
October 29, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

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