Skip to main content
Official State of Iowa Website
Agencies A-Z Programs & Services
Back to home page
Department of Natural Resources

Main navigation

  • Programs & Services
    • Aquatic Invasive Species
    • Beach Monitoring
    • Beginning Farming & Habitat Leases
    • Business Regulatory Assistance
    • Conservation Law Enforcement
    • Disaster Assistance
    • Education & Learning
    • Engineering
    • Forestry Resources
    • Forms & Applications
    • GIS Analysis & Support
    • Geology & Oil Regulation
    • Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH)
    • Iowa's Wildlife
    • Lake Restoration
    • Natural Resources License Plates
    • Prairie Resource Center
    • Realty & Land Services
    • Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP)
    • Section 401 Water Quality Certification
    • Vehicle Registration & Bonding
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Wildlife Diversity Program
    • Wildlife Landowner Assistance
    • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Places to Go
    • Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
    • State Forests
    • State Parks
    • State Preserves
    • Shooting Ranges
    • OHV Parks & Riding Areas
    • Water Trails
    • Wildlife Management Areas
  • Things to Do
    • Bird Watching
    • Boating
    • Camping
    • Equestrian
    • Iowa’s Accessible Outdoors
    • Paddling & River Recreation
    • Create a Backyard Habitat
    • Fishing
    • Geocaching
    • Hiking & Biking
    • Hunting & Trapping
    • Off-Highway Vehicles
    • Shooting Sports
    • Snowmobiling
    • Swimming
  • Environmental Protection
    • Air Quality
    • Animal Feeding Operations
    • Environmental Field Offices
    • Household Hazardous Materials
    • Land Quality
    • Spills & Emergency Planning
    • Water Quality
  • About
    • Go Outdoors Iowa
    • Administrative Rules
    • Boards & Commissions
    • Contact
    • Donations
    • Employment
    • Enforcement Actions
    • Environmental Field Offices
    • Fisheries Management
    • Fisheries Research Teams
    • Forestry Services
    • Forms & Applications
    • Grants & Funding
    • Hatcheries
    • Land Donors Reception
    • License Vendors
    • Mission, Vision & Leadership
    • Nondiscrimination, Accessibility & Language Access
    • Solicitations & Contract Conditions
  • Newsroom
    • Employment
    • Event Calendars
    • News Releases
    • Social Media
    • Iowa Outdoors Magazine
    • Take It Outside, Blog
Agencies A-Z Online Services

News Release

Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions

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

Display Date
July 9, 2026
Image
Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
Fishing
News Release

Iowa fisheries research biologist recognized as 2026 Fisheries Biologist of the Year

Iowa DNR Fish Research Biologist Alan Johnson received the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year award.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
Image
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Culture Research Biologist, Alan Johnson (right) is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth
News Release

Griebel receives conservation association officer of the year award

Sgt. Steve Griebel, state conservation officer with Iowa DNR received the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement’s Officer of the Year award.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
Image
Col. Craig Cutts (left) presents Sgt. Steve Griebel officer of the year award during annual meeting in Okoboji
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
Image
DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Boating
News Release

Dyersville girl succumbs to injuries from July 4 crash on Clear Lake

A 14-year-old Dyersville girl has died following a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, on July 4. The investigation into the crash is underway.

Display Date
July 6, 2026
Image
DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Boating
News Release

Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

Five injured, including four minors, in a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, near McIntosh boat ramp. The incident is under investigation.

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

Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

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

Display Date
July 2, 2026
Image
Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Air Quality
News Release

Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks

Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions.

Display Date
July 2, 2026
Image
Fireworks
Shooting Sports
News Release

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

More than 300 athletes from 40 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Five-Stand Championships, June 25-27.

Display Date
July 2, 2026
Image
Scholastic Clay Target Program logo
Shooting Sports
News Release

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

More than 270 athletes from 35 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships, held June 18-20.

Display Date
July 2, 2026
Image
Scholastic Clay Target Program logo
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

A generous donation by Dale Light, in 1994, created the 73-acre Mink Run wildlife area.

Display Date
June 30, 2026
Image
DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife - Turkey
News Release

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this July and August

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey.

Display Date
June 30, 2026
Image
DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Pheasant hunters take note - Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high.

Display Date
June 30, 2026
Image
Male pheasant side profile with long feathers, brown body, green neck and red around the eye.
News - Featured
Boating
News Release

Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety.

Display Date
June 30, 2026
Image
A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.
Advisory
News Release

DNR investigating fish kill in Lee County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill near the City of Houghton in Lee County

Display Date
June 29, 2026
Image
This image shows white colored water in a creek in rural Lee County, Iowa.

Pagination

  • First page First
  • Previous page Prev
  • Page 1
  • Current page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • …
  • Next page Next
  • Last page Last
RSS Feed

Department of Natural Resources

Footer Social Media Menu

  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.

Iowa DNR Customer Service

6200 Park Avenue
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone

515-725-8200

How can we help?

Share feedback with us

Footer Menu

Footer

  • Contact DNR
  • Newsroom
  • Accessibility Assistance
  • Archived Documents
Back to home page

Contact Menu

  • Send Feedback

© 2026 State of Iowa - Read our accessibility, data, and privacy policies.