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News Release

DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Join the Iowa DNR on Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Wallingford Community Center to discuss future management plans for 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County.

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August 18, 2026
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Wildlife
Water Quality
Hunting
News Release

Its network of prairie and wetlands make Welch Lake Complex key protector of West Okoboji Lake

The 1,475-acre Welch Lake complex protects West Okoboji Lake’s water quality through wetland restoration and offers prime pheasant and waterfowl hunting.

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August 18, 2026
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Wildlife
Forest Stewardship Plan
News Release

Open house to discuss Syracuse Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

Iowa DNR hosts Syracuse Wildlife Area open house Sept. 2, 4-6:30 PM, Wheatland Community Center. Discuss habitat plans and forest stewardship.

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August 18, 2026
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Wildlife
Forest Stewardship Plan
Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host an open house on the Grant Center Wildlife Area

Join the Iowa DNR open house for the Grant Center Wildlife Area on Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. at the Smithland Fire Dept. to discuss management and stewardship plans.

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August 18, 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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Wildlife
News Release

Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment

Iowa NR is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the State Wildlife Action Plan.

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November 18, 2025
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Wildlife
News Release

In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats!

Bat Week (Oct 24-31) celebrates our fascinating, valuable, and much-needed furry flying friends – but here at the DNR every week is bat week!

Display Date
October 28, 2025
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Fishing
Wildlife
Hunting
News Release

West Swan Lake emerges from restoration project in a great place

West Swan Lake doesn’t much resemble itself from 2019 – before the work began to improve the water quality on the 925-acre shallow lake.

Display Date
October 28, 2025
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West Swan Lake is part of a string of lakes and marshes stretching through the middle of Emmet County.
Wildlife

Osprey

Learn more about the exquisite Osprey, including migration, family, appearance, and efforts to restore their population in Iowa.

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Wildlife

Iowa's Wildlife

Meet Iowa's extensive wildlife, from birds and mammals to amphibians and pollinators, and learn how Iowa DNR works to conserve and protect our unique species.

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