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Fishing
News - Featured
News Release

Ready to catch catfish?

Catching catfish is a fun summer activity for the whole family. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

Display Date
July 28, 2026
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A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.
Hunting - Education
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for online dove hunting workshop

Iowa DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook mourning doves to individuals who have little to no dove hunting experience.

Display Date
July 28, 2026
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Young man shooting a shotgun into a blue sky, dove hunting.
Water Quality Certifications
News Release

DNR accepting public comment for 401 certification of permit

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

Display Date
July 23, 2026
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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/23/2026

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

Display Date
July 23, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/23/2026

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

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July 23, 2026
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News Release

Aquatic plants are vital to sustain vibrant ecosystems

Aquatic plants are natural helpers for lakes and ponds. They clean the water, provide essential habitat and shelter for wildlife andprotect the land.

Display Date
July 21, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Habitat makeover in process at Rathbun Wildlife Area

Hunters, hikers and birders often appreciate more remote experiences and to that point, the Rathbun Wildlife Area doesn’t disappoint.

Display Date
July 21, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
State Parks
News Release

Lewis and Clark State Park Reopens for Day Use and Camping

Lewis and Clark State Park reopened July 17, for day-use and overnight camping, after completing the first phase of an extensive hazardous tree removal project.

Display Date
July 21, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Hunting
News - Featured
News Release

Important Changes Heading in to the 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons

Iowa DNR announces 2026-2027 hunting season updates, including new deer hunting zones and license sales starting August 15 at 9 a.m.

Display Date
July 17, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/16/2026

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

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 07/16/2026

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

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/16/2026

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

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Hunting
Public meeting
News Release

DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa

Iowa DNR will host meetings Aug 3-6 on new deer season zones and rules. Understand Zone B changes before licenses go on sale August 15.

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
News Release

July 16 virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project postponed

MOUNT VERNON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has postponed the two virtual public meetings scheduled for tomorrow, July 16.

Display Date
July 15, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
State Parks
News Release

Ledges State Park Set to Close for Road Construction

A road and parking lot resurfacing project will close all access to Ledges State Park, including the campground, hiking trails, roads and parking lots Aug. 3.

Display Date
July 14, 2026
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

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