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Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands.

August 20, 2024

State Forest Nursery

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DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 3

The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders.

August 20, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/15/2024

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.

August 15, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 13, 2024

Boating

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Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered that Eurasian watermilfoil has spread in Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County.

August 13, 2024

Air Quality

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

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.

August 8, 2024

Water Monitoring

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Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend

After significant localized heavy rainfall and flooding in June, July continued the trend with above-average rainfall.

August 8, 2024

Hunting - Education

News Release

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations.

August 7, 2024

News Release

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

The 160-acre Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in southeast Pocahontas County is one of the rarest habitats in the state.

August 7, 2024

State Parks

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Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

The road through Dolliver Memorial State Park closed on Aug. 5 for a major road repaving project.

August 7, 2024

Forestry Fire

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Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

August 2, 2024

News Release

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

July 30, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

On this late June morning, a dozen wildlife experts and summer staff were standing in a parking lot near a small pond at the Ringgold Wildlife Area.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Boating

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Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

A project at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area that created boating channels and repaired a portion of the dike network has been completed.

July 30, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

News Release

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

Hemorrhagic disease, commonly referred to as EHD or Bluetongue, has been impacting deer in Iowa for over a decade, with severe outbreaks occurring in...

July 26, 2024

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News Release

News Release

Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 3

Air quality permits for review, published 08/15/2024

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Survey of regal fritillaries provide insight into population status for prairie icon

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

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