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Water Quality
News Release

Public meeting to discuss phosphorus inactivation treatment at Silver Lake in Delaware County

The Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on March 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Maquoketa Valley High School auditorium to discuss an alum treatment at Silver Lake.

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March 17, 2026
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News - Featured
Trout Fishing
News Release

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts March 30

The popular trout stream stocking season starts on March 30. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the printed DNR trout stream map.

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March 17, 2026
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A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream
News - Featured
Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for prairie chickens this spring and Iowans can help.

Display Date
March 17, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Shooting Sports
News Release

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 27-29

An estimated 2,800 students from more than 145 schools from across Iowa will participate in the 19th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament.

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March 17, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
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Fishing
News Release

Ice-out channel catfish are biting across Iowa

Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone.

Display Date
March 17, 2026
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A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 03/12/2026

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

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March 12, 2026
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Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/12/2026

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

Display Date
March 12, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
News - Featured
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Once easily visible in large winter flocks, Iowa’s wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm.

Display Date
March 10, 2026
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An adult mentor walking away from the camera with a young hunter in a field.
News - Featured
News Release

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 2026

The Iowa DNR, through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

Display Date
March 10, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News Release

Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

More than 3,200 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $11 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

Display Date
March 10, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News Release

Natural Resource Commission March 12, 2026 meeting to be held virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) will host its monthly meeting online, at 9:30 a.m., on March 12, 2026. The meeting is open to the public.

Display Date
March 6, 2026
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News - Featured
News Release

DNR accepting comments on proposed hunting, fishing, trapping fee increase

DNR accepting public comments on proposed hunting, fishing, and trapping license fee increases. Comments accepted through March 24. New fees start Dec 2027.

Display Date
March 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

Display Date
March 5, 2026
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 03/05/2026

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

Display Date
March 5, 2026
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/05/2026

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 5, 2026
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