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Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines, February 2024

More than 950 acres of Iowa land in 14 counties with an estimated value of more than $3.9 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

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February 27, 2024
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, February 2024

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

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February 23, 2024
State Parks
Forestry
News Release

Iowa’s largest sycamore tree severely damaged by suspicious fire at Geode State Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for any information as to the cause of a suspicious fire at Geode State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Display Date
February 23, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/22/2024

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 23, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Gray wolf found dead on the northwest edge of Davenport

A large canine found lying in the median of I-80 in Scott County Monday morning has been identified as a young adult male gray wolf.

Display Date
February 23, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water

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

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February 20, 2024
News Release

Iowa DNR planning annual spring prescribed burns in the Iowa Great Lakes region

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns within selected wildlife complexes in Dickinson, O’Brien, Lyon and Sioux counties between March 1 and May 20.

Display Date
February 16, 2024
News Release

F20 (Amana Road NW) Bridge to close week of Feb. 19

A bridge replacement project over Swisher Creek in Johnson County, will close a portion of Amana Road NW through August, weather permitting.

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February 15, 2024
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: Statewide drought conditions improve with January snowfall

January’s above-normal snowfall has improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
February 9, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2024

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 9, 2024
News Release

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting March 30 through June 30.

Display Date
February 6, 2024
News Release

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14.

Display Date
February 6, 2024
Hunting
News Release

As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

Display Date
February 6, 2024
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State Parks
News Release

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

The Iowa DNR is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts.

Display Date
January 30, 2024
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State Parks
State Forests
News Release

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for summer 2024.

Display Date
January 30, 2024

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