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Forestry
News Release

Celebrate 250 Years of America this Arbor Day

Iowa’s trees tell a story of resilience, history, and ecological importance over the last 250 years. Even the biggest champion trees started out as seedlings.

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April 21, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026

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

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April 16, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Lake Restoration Program
News Release

Public Meeting to discuss Arbor Lake and Lake Nyanza Water Quality Improvement Plan

GRINNELL – Iowa DNR and the City of Grinnell will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., May 5th, at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell.

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April 14, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
News Release

Grants available for community tree plantings this fall

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

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April 14, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
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Stay safe paddling this spring season

Spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife and blossoming nature. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe.

Display Date
April 14, 2026
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Two girls paddling in a yellow kayak
News - Featured
Boating
News Release

Get your boat ready for the spring boating season

It is time to get your boat ready for fun on the water with family and friends. Follow these simple tips to ensure your boat is safe and running smoothly.

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April 14, 2026
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A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.
Air Quality
News Release

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items

The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the Client Contact Meeting on May 21.

Display Date
April 14, 2026
Solid Waste
News Release

Keeping Iowa Clean: What you need to know about burning and dumping regulations during spring cleaning

As spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that keeping our state beautiful is a shared responsibility

Display Date
April 9, 2026
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This image show open burning of household waste in a rural area
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Statewide conditions improve, northwest Iowa remains under drought watch

Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, northwest Iowa remains under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update

Display Date
April 9, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 04/09/2026

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

Display Date
April 9, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 04/09/2026

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

Display Date
April 9, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Shooting Sports
News - Featured
News Release

2026 Iowa National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament recap

Iowa's largest youth archery event, the NASP State Tournament, drew nearly 2700 students to Des Moines for Bullseye & 3D competitions.

Display Date
April 7, 2026
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This image shows archers competing at the 2026 Iowa National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament
News Release

Courtesy dock repair to begin this week at Lost Grove Lake

ELDRIDGE, Iowa - Work on the courtesy docks at one of eastern Iowa’s more popular fishing lakes will be underway starting April 8.

Display Date
April 7, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
News Release

2026 Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

The annual walleye collection has already begun at Rathbun Lake, as well as on the Mississippi River.

Display Date
April 7, 2026
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biologist with female walleye at Rathbun hatchery
News - Featured
News Release

Iowa youth artists recognized for fish drawings and essays

About 300 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the Iowa Fish Art and Essay Contest.

Display Date
April 7, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.

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