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Water Monitoring
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January Water Summary Update: Wetter than normal month, drought remains.

The start of 2023 was encouraging for water resources in Iowa. Precipitation for the month was 1.82 inches, nearly double the normal moisture.

Display Date
February 9, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2023

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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February 9, 2023
Forest Landowner Assistance
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, February 2023

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

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February 7, 2023
Wildlife - Turkey
News Release

Hunters harvest nearly 110,000 deer during 2022-23 season

Iowa’s 2022 deer harvest increased seven percent over the 2021 season, due to the new Excess Tag January Antlerless Season approved by the Iowa Legislature.

Display Date
February 7, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

Display Date
February 7, 2023
Boating
News Release

Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning.

Display Date
February 7, 2023
Hunting
News Release

2022 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

Display Date
February 7, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) is a nationwide Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice within the continuous sign-up administered by the FSA.

Display Date
February 7, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

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 2, 2023
News Release

Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30.

Display Date
January 31, 2023
Watershed Improvement
News Release

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks.

Display Date
January 26, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Number of donors to the Chickadee Check-off continues to decline

Last year, more than 6,200 Iowa taxpayers helped wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

Display Date
January 24, 2023
Blog
News Release

5 more of Iowa's best winter hikes

We couldn’t stop at just six awesome winter hikes - here are five more Iowa State Parks that offer awesome winter experiences from hikes and beyond.

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January 23, 2023
Blog
News Release

6 of Iowa's best winter hikes

Here are a few Iowa state parks that make bundling up worth it for the memories made, whether it's in your hiking boots or snowshoes, or maybe on skis!

Display Date
January 19, 2023
News Release

Groundwater Hazard Documentation rule changes effective Feb. 15

If you are in an industry using the groundwater hazard statement, circle Feb. 15 on your calendar. The statement will be changing on that date.

Display Date
January 19, 2023

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