News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Fishing - Trout
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Spring community trout stocking starts March 21

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April.

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Ice-out channel catfish are biting

Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone.

Enforcement Actions
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DNR enforcement actions, published 2/29/2024

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

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 2/29/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

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Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines

More than 950 acres of Iowa land in 14 counties with an estimated value of more than $3.9 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 2/22/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/22/2024

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

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning

The Iowa DNR will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit.