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Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions expand slightly due to below-average rainfall

Drought conditions have slightly expanded in central Iowa and a small area in eastern Iowa due to below-normal precipitation in February.

Display Date
March 7, 2025
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit.

Display Date
March 7, 2025
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE/FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) funding.

Display Date
March 6, 2025
Trout Fishing
News Release

Spring community trout stocking starts March 20

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April.

Display Date
March 5, 2025
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Forestry
News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm temperatures

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests immediately finishing pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

Display Date
March 5, 2025
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Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.
Archery
News Release

2025 NASP State Tournament results

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

Display Date
March 5, 2025
Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

Come Join the Frog and Toad Call Survey!

Calling all wildlife watchers! The Iowa DNR will be hosting two frog and toad call survey training workshops in 2025.

Display Date
March 3, 2025
Forestry
News Release

Forest Stewardship Implementation – Volga River State Recreation Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting regarding upcoming timber harvests at the Volga River State Recreation Area on March 20.

Display Date
March 3, 2025
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Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.
News Release

DNR investigating industrial wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County.

Display Date
February 27, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 02/27/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
February 27, 2025
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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 02/27/2025

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

Display Date
February 27, 2025
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News Release

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, February 2025

More than 3,100 ac of Iowa land in 24 counties with an estimated value of more than $7.6 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

Display Date
February 25, 2025
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Air Quality
News Release

Q & A for Electronic Air Compliance Reporting in AQRR

The Iowa DNR is now accepting electronic air compliance reporting with the Air Quality Records and Reporting (AQRR) Compliance Reporting system.

Display Date
February 25, 2025
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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

Display Date
February 25, 2025
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/20/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
February 20, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds

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