Wildlife - Pheasant News Release Weather model forecasts bump in Iowa pheasant population Favorable winter and spring weather across much of Iowa is expected to benefit pheasant hunters this fall. Display Date June 20, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife News Release Work at Towhead Lake supports grassland species, upland gamebirds Towhead Lake was once a natural shallow lake, with a network of connected wetlands, considered sovereign land by the state highway commission. Display Date June 20, 2023
News Release Swimmers itch is showing up, right on schedule Swimmer’s itch is starting to make its presence known in many of Iowa’s natural lakes in north central and northwest Iowa. Display Date June 20, 2023
Boating News Release Operation Dry Water starts July 1 A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law. Display Date June 20, 2023
Lake Restoration Program News Release Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake nearing completion A second and final season of dredging on Black Hawk Lake, located in Sac County, is scheduled to end the week of June 18th. Display Date June 20, 2023
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/15/2023 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date June 15, 2023
Air Quality Advisory News Release Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the eastern third of the state. Display Date June 15, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas News Release Rugged and wild, Kirke Woods Wildlife Area is central Iowa’s newest public wilderness Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, is a new 240-acre reconstructed prairie and a 30-acre wetland that is open to the public. Display Date June 13, 2023
Boating News Release Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital. Display Date June 13, 2023
State Parks Camping News Release Dry conditions delay campground opening at Pikes Peak State Park An excessively dry start to the recreation season is delaying the opening of the newly renovated campground at Pikes Peak State Park. Display Date June 13, 2023
News Release Aggressive treatment planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found in Lost Grove Lake The Iowa DNR will start treating Lost Grove Lake at the end of June with the approved aquatic herbicide Sonar A.S. to eliminate Eurasian watermilfoil. Display Date June 13, 2023
Wildlife - Trapping News Release New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues. Display Date June 13, 2023
Enforcement Actions News Release DNR Enforcement Actions, published 6/8/2023 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. Display Date June 8, 2023
Pollution Prevention P2 Land Quality News Release Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with the Iowa DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations. Display Date June 8, 2023
Water Monitoring News Release Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May The state of Iowa faced a dry May with only 2.54 inches of rainfall, which is just over half of its normal rainfall for the month. Display Date June 8, 2023
