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Forestry
News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm February temperatures

Iowa is experiencing an unusually warm February with temperatures high enough to signal the early start of spring biological activity.

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February 17, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures 2026

While the weather is starting to feel like spring, water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

Display Date
February 17, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Lake Restoration Program
News Release

Public meeting to discuss phosphorus inactivation treatment at Lake of Three Fires

The Iowa DNR will host a public meeting on March 4, at 6 p.m. at the Bedford Community School, to discuss an upcoming alum treatment to improve water quality.

Display Date
February 17, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 02/12/2026

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

Display Date
February 12, 2026
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Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/12/2026

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

Display Date
February 12, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 02/12/2026

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

Display Date
February 12, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Watershed Improvement
News Release

Kent Park Lake shining brightly again thanks to local watershed improvements efforts

Kent Park Lake, a popular recreation area for fishing and swimming in Johnson County, has a brighter future thanks to local watershed improvements.

Display Date
February 12, 2026
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This image shows a drone shot above Kent Park Lake in 2025
Natural Resource Commission
News Release

Natural Resources Commission to Meet February 12

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting virtually, at 9:30 a.m., on Feb. 12. The meeting is open to the public.

Display Date
February 11, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Lake Restoration Program
News Release

Public meeting to discuss Smith Lake improvement plan

Iowa DNR and the Kossuth County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., Feb. 26, at the Water’s Edge Nature Center, in Smith Lake County.

Display Date
February 11, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
News - Featured
Hunting
News Release

DNR sets public meetings in March to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

Iowa DNR public meetings to recap hunting & trapping seasons, discuss and collect feedback on potential rule changes and regulations.

Display Date
February 10, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
News - Featured
Fishing
Off-Highway Vehicles
News Release

Caution is advised as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate

Rapidly deteriorating ice conditions in Iowa lakes due to warming temperatures. Iowa DNR urges caution for ice fishing and OHV riding.

Display Date
February 9, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

Display Date
February 5, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 02/05/2026

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

Display Date
February 5, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain

All regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update.

Display Date
February 5, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
News - Featured
News Release

Iowa youth artists celebrate the beauty and wonder of Iowa songbirds with art contest

Roughly 250 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the First Annual Iowa Songbird Art Contest.

Display Date
February 3, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.

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