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Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Well designed, actively managed CRP benefits pheasants and more

Prescribed fire is the most cost-effective way to manage land enrolled in CRP, providing ecological benefits to native plantings which in turn, benefit wildlife

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April 15, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry Fire
News Release

Hands-on learning, habitat work goal of annual burn week

The torches were lit and the fire crew spread out off the east side of Bluff Road in southwest Fremont County as part of theLoess Hills cooperative burn week.

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April 15, 2025
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Crews conducting prescribed fires in southwest Fremont County
Advisory
News Release

DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge.

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April 14, 2025
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This image shows brown, murky water flowing at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge
Animal Feeding Operations
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Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

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April 10, 2025
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Photo of cows eating within a barn setting.
News Release

Iowa DNR launches new website design

DES MOINES - The Iowa DNR launched a new design for its website in February, providing a streamlined, user-friendly experience for visitors.

Display Date
April 10, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Animal Feeding Operations
News Release

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

In 2024, the state of Iowa saw a low number of manure releases reported.

Display Date
April 10, 2025
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Photo of cows eating within a barn setting.
Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 04/10/2025

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

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April 10, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 04/10/2025

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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April 10, 2025
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Blue skies and wispy clouds.
Water Summary Update
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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Drought conditions have improved across Iowa due to above-normal precipitation in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
April 10, 2025
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Blue skies and wispy clouds.
News Release

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings, April 2025

Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

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April 8, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife - Turkey
News Release

Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season.

Display Date
April 8, 2025
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Turkey hunter with a harvested turkey standing next to a public hunting wildlife management area sign.
State Parks
News Release

Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

The Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside camps for families living near Walnut Woods, Maquoketa Caves and Ledges state parks.

Display Date
April 8, 2025
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Group of kids outdoors, huddled around what look like educational worksheets.
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
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Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

Display Date
April 8, 2025
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Two girls paddling in a yellow kayak
Fishing
News Release

Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Crews with the Iowa DNR placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on March 1 to start collecting northern pike.

Display Date
April 8, 2025
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northern pike held by biologist
Fishing
News Release

Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun and Storm lakes and will begin in the next few days at East Okoboji and Spirit lakes.

Display Date
April 8, 2025
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biologist with female walleye at Rathbun hatchery

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