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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 04/02/2026

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

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April 2, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
News - Featured
Camping
News Release

Iowa State Parks kicking off 2026 camping season

The campgrounds at Iowa state parks and forests are opening for business on April 1. State parks are anticipating another busy season.

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March 31, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Archery
News Release

2026 Iowa state archery tournament awards

Iowa’s National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament was held in Des Moines over the weekend.

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March 31, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
News Release

DNR to discuss upcoming timber harvest at Volga River State Recreation Area during April 9 public meeting

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting about upcoming timber harvests at the Volga River State Recreation Area, at 5:30 p.m., April 9 at Upper Iowa University.

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March 31, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

Iowa’s annual frog and toad survey begins in April; 2025 survey results available online

Volunteers with Iowa’s frog and toad survey have been collecting important information for more than 35 years. They’ll head out again this year on April 1.

Display Date
March 31, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
News Release

Find fleeting beauties of spring with the DNR weekly wildflower bloom report

Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each spring. Get outside this spring and see what you can find.

Display Date
March 31, 2026
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Woodland wildflowers
Advisory
News Release

DNR investigating manure spill in Hamilton County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure release into an unnamed tributary of the South Skunk River in Hamilton County.

Display Date
March 30, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Land Quality
News Release

Things you should know about protecting your home and business with flood insurance

A flood insurance policy is one of the few tools available to property owners for recovering from flood damage.

Display Date
March 26, 2026
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This image shows flooding in a residential area in Rock Valley, Iowa from a boaters perspective
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/26/2026

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

Display Date
March 26, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/26/2026

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

Display Date
March 26, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
News Release

Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

Annual Urban Forestry Awards by Arbor Day Foundation & Iowa DNR recognize cities, colleges, and utilities for tree dedication, including Tree City USA winners.

Display Date
March 24, 2026
Hunting - Education
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field To Fork Deer Hunting Program, 2026

Master deer hunting, archery, field dressing, and cooking. The Iowa DNR Field To Fork workshop provides 6 months of training. Ages 21+.

Display Date
March 24, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools, 2026

Improve your paddling & risk management skills with DNR Canoe & Kayak Schools at Briggs Woods. On-water & classroom instruction. Prior experience required.

Display Date
March 24, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 03/19/2026

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

Display Date
March 19, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/19/2026

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

Display Date
March 19, 2026
Image
Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

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