News Release Public meeting to discuss aquatic plant management opportunities at Clear Lake The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public meeting on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Lake City Hall. Display Date September 3, 2024
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 08/29/2024 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date August 29, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Pheasant survey predicts another year of good hunting for most of Iowa Results of Iowa’s 2024 pheasant population survey are in and the results were nearly identical to the 2022 and 2021. Display Date August 27, 2024
Boating Camping Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports State Parks News Release Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2024 The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways. Display Date August 27, 2024
Lake Restoration Program Trout Fishing News Release Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake starting Sept. 3 Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake in Union County will be lowered an additional three feet as a part of an ongoing lake restoration project. Display Date August 27, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife News Release Radio tagged Iowa birds part of international migration survey Wood thrushes are fairly common, but the population is declining across its range by as much as 60 percent since 1970. Display Date August 27, 2024
Hunting News Release Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot TOLEDO, Iowa - 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. Display Date August 23, 2024 Image
Recycling Land Quality News Release Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange. Display Date August 22, 2024
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR enforcement actions, published 08/22/2024 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date August 22, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31 The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release 2023 saw Iowa’s best pheasant harvest in 16 years Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007. Display Date August 20, 2024
Lake Restoration Program News Release Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1 The 2023 season saw the highest number of doves harvested since Iowa began holding mourning dove seasons – nearly 195,000 birds. Display Date August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds News Release 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. Display Date August 20, 2024
State Forest Nursery News Release 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. Display Date August 20, 2024
