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Forestry
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Caution urged as Iowans clean up storm-damaged trees

State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from storms earlier this week in northwest Iowa.

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July 30, 2025
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News Release

With gravel pits, the Raccoon River, timber and prairie, White Horse Access offers a lot of outdoor recreation in Sac County

Sometimes, places just feel larger than they are, and White Horse Access is one of those places.

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July 29, 2025
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With close to 100 different plant species in the mix, the four-year-old reconstructed prairie has come in to its own after it was burned this spring. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.
News Release

Hunter Education program opens registration for fall courses

The Iowa DNR offers more than 200 hunter education courses each year, and now is the time to enroll before hunting seasons arrive.

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July 29, 2025
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Hunter walking a field in the fall.
Air Quality
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Unexpected Permit Rescission Emails from Iowa EASY Air?

DNR Air Quality Bureau support staff are working on a project this summer to upload approximately 500 older construction permit rescission letters.

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July 29, 2025
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Advisory
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DNR investigating fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County.

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July 29, 2025
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Fishing
News Release

Aquatic plants are crucial to sustain vibrant ecosystems

Aquatic plants are natural helpers for lakes and ponds.

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July 22, 2025
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News Release

Kirchner Prairie offers a glimpse of Iowa pre-settlement

Kirchner Prairie is one of the rarest of the rare habitats in Iowa – a piece of never been plowed or tiled prairie on gently rolling hills.

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July 22, 2025
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Wildlife - Pheasant
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Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with all the weather indicators pointing in a positive direction, hunters are eager to see the results.

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July 22, 2025
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EO10
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DNR seeks comment on proposed research, education, and wildlife rehabilitation permits administrative rule revisions

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Natural Resources Collector Permits.

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July 21, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
Air Quality
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/17/2025

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

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July 17, 2025
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Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Reduce the Risk of Bird Window Collisions Where You Live and Work

Collisions with windows are the second largest human-related cause of mortality to North American birds, after outdoor and feral cats.

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July 17, 2025
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Birds see habitat when vegetation and sky is reflected in windows.
Water Quality Certifications
ECONewsWire
News Release

DNR to accept public comment for water quality certification of permits

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

Display Date
July 17, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
ECONewsWire
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/17/2025

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

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July 17, 2025
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Iowa's Wildlife
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Varied habitats, diverse wildlife abound at Red Fox Wildlife Area

The prairie at Red Fox Wildlife Area was still wet from a shower that passed through earlier, but now it was just humid, cloudy and still.

Display Date
July 15, 2025
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Oxbow and food plot at Red Fox Wildlife Area, in Benton County. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.
State Parks
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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area temporarily closing campgrounds for renovations

LEHIGH, IA – As the DNR renovates camp sites at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, the North campground will remain closed for the 2025 camping season.

Display Date
July 15, 2025

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