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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/13/2026

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

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August 13, 2026
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Wildlife
Forestry
News Release

DNR to host an open house on Sunken Grove and Shimon Marsh Wildlife Areas

The Iowa DNR will host an open house in Fonda, IA, on Aug. 26, 3-6 p.m., at City Hall to discuss Sunken Grove and Shimon Marsh wildlife area management.

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August 12, 2026
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Off-Highway Vehicles
News Release

Missouri woman succumbs to injuries suffered at Iowa ATV park

Emily Turner, 26, of Jamesport, Mo., died from injuries suffered from a single vehicle crash Aug. 8, at Bluff Creek OHV Park, southwest of Oskaloosa, Iowa.

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August 12, 2026
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Fishing
News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Spring Lake at Koser Spring Lake Park

Iowa DNR has relaxed the fishing regulations at Spring Lake in Koser Spring Lake Park in Cherokee County to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

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August 11, 2026
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Fishing
News Release

Iowa DNR monitors increased gizzard shad numbers across Iowa Great Lakes

Iowa DNR documented an increase in gizzard shad across the Iowa Great Lakes, including Spirit Lake and the Okoboji chain during shoreline seining efforts.

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August 11, 2026
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News - Featured
News Release

Celebrating 100 years of permanent fish aquariums at the Iowa State Fair

Thousands of men, women and children viewed a variety and sizes of native fishes in the new permanent fish aquariums at the 1926 Iowa State Fair.

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August 11, 2026
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Commemorative State Fair Aquarium hard card
Public meeting
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Aug. 13, 2026, in Des Moines

The Iowa Natural Resource Commission meets Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. in Des Moines. Join in person or remotely via video/phone.

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August 10, 2026
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News - Featured
News Release

See You at the 2026 Iowa State Fair!

Join Iowa DNR at the 2026 State Fair, Aug 13-23. Visit us near the west entrance for new exhibits, Tree-via, Smokey Bear, and seedling sales!

Display Date
August 7, 2026
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Commemorative State Fair Aquarium hard card
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 08/06/2026

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

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August 6, 2026
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Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued for western Iowa as dry conditions persist

Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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August 6, 2026
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News Release

Tips to control late summer underwater aquatic plants in ponds

A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance.

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August 4, 2026
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area

Given its size and ease of access, it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.

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August 4, 2026
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Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh

Along Iowa Hwy. 15 out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.

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August 4, 2026
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Boating
News Release

Sioux Falls man identified in fatal West Okoboji Lake boat collision

Zhong Jie Teng, 64, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died from injuries suffered from a boating collision on West Lake Okoboji on Aug. 2.

Display Date
August 4, 2026
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Advisory
News Release

Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County.

Display Date
August 4, 2026
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