Grants available for tree plantings at disadvantaged Iowa schools 1/7/2025 11:36:00 AM View Count 2117 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), received funds for disadvantaged schools to plant trees.
Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds 12/16/2024 7:01:00 AM View Count 10840 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds since early 2022. After nearly a year without detections in sick or dead birds, Iowa has seen a sharp jump in affected waterfowl across the state mostly, north of Interstate 80 since early December, spurred on by the stress of migration and the severe cold.
Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 12/10/2024 12:18:00 PM View Count 4474 DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest!
Deer donation program 11/20/2024 1:50:00 PM View Count 5535 The Iowa DNR, the Food Bank of Iowa and 31 meat lockers are participating in the Help Us Stop Hunger program for 2024. Hunters are encouraged to contact a participating locker before they harvest a deer to see if the locker has any additional drop off instructions.
Doe harvest registry 11/20/2024 1:47:00 PM View Count 5330 Hunters interested in working with farmers to harvest additional does are encouraged to sign up with the Iowa Doe Harvest Registry. The Registry has been a resource that the Iowa DNR has offered to farmers since the mid-2000s, but is now easier to access.
Collegiate trap, skeet, sporting clays, and super sporting clays state championship results 10/22/2024 12:40:00 PM View Count 5182 Athletes from nine Iowa colleges competed in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Collegiate Championships in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Super Sporting Clays, Oct. 19-20, at the New Pioneer Gun Club, in Waukee.
Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative Celebrates Source Water Protection Week 9/26/2024 1:42:00 PM View Count 5171 The Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative is excited to join the national effort in recognizing Source Water Protection week, which takes place from September 29th through October 5th.
Pella Wildlife Area to be closed for mine reclamation work 9/26/2024 1:39:00 PM View Count 5051 PELLA, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will begin a project to restore a 165-acre portion of the Pella Wildlife Area that was previously used as a strip mine, starting Oct. 1.
Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall 8/27/2024 11:51:00 AM View Count 5934 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone. Local community organizations are hosting September celebrations at each park to commemorate these special milestones.
Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs 8/22/2024 2:55:00 PM View Count 4855 Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange.
Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair 8/7/2024 7:11:00 AM View Count 5394 DES MOINES - Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations to the open-air courtyard on the west side. Upgrades include a new covered stage, a shooting range building, and a rainscape garden, all designed to provide fairgoers with more connections to the outdoors.
Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear 8/2/2024 3:47:00 PM View Count 5204 Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.
Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions 6/25/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2726 The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) held the Iowa State Championship match June 22-23, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program skeet championships 6/25/2024 12:20:00 PM View Count 2682 342 athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships held June 20-23 at the New Pioneer Gun Club in Waukee.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions 6/19/2024 10:38:00 AM View Count 2611 Athletes from 36 Iowa teams participated in the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships held June 13-15 at Black Oak Clays near Pella. The course was set by Dave Koch of Little Fox River Sporting Clays in Missouri.
Attention Photographers: Showcase your pictures and Iowa state parks in national contest 5/28/2024 2:26:00 PM View Count 2788 DES MOINES -- If you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2024 Photo Contest, hosted by the National Association of State Park Directors. Photos will feature state parks from Iowa and other states, and could be included in calendars and other publications.
Shooting sports athletes converge on Cedar Falls for Iowa’s largest trap shoot 5/28/2024 2:20:00 PM View Count 3338 Nearly 3,100 Iowa shooting sports athletes from grade school through high school will shoot 780,000 targets during the 2024 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Trap Championships, June 3-9, in Cedar Falls.
Iowa DNR seeking chronic wasting disease ambassadors in southern Iowa 5/21/2024 3:32:00 PM View Count 2336 Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa DNR and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach that seeks to help Iowans address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.
Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend 5/21/2024 3:25:00 PM View Count 2138 Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.
Skeet doubles event set for May 25 in Oskaloosa 5/14/2024 12:33:00 PM View Count 2184 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program’s first ever skeet doubles competition is scheduled for May 25, at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, in Oskaloosa.
Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award 5/14/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2091 Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream Stewardship Award.
Show your support for the outdoors while enjoying a day at the ballpark 4/16/2024 12:43:00 PM View Count 2036 Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on May 10.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries 4/9/2024 12:39:00 PM View Count 2352 MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, Storm Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes.
Free Iowa Food Processors Pollution Prevention Roundtable Webinar on April 4 3/26/2024 3:44:00 PM View Count 2573 Iowa’s food processing sector faces a unique set of environmental challenges. Water use is a critical part of operations and optimizing water treatment processes is a continuous improvement effort.
Iowa’s largest sycamore tree severely damaged by suspicious fire at Geode State Park 2/23/2024 8:53:00 AM View Count 3458 DANVILLE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for any information as to the cause of a suspicious fire at Geode State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.
State archery tournament returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines March 1-3 2/20/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 3006 An estimated 2,300 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center and the 4H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on March 1-3, to participate in the 18th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This is the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa.
Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay! 12/8/2023 10:44:00 AM View Count 4366 Are you ready for a cozy getaway in an Iowa State Park cabin?
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/7/2023 11:52:00 AM View Count 4366 Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Need to change your Title V Responsible Official? Submit a modification application in Iowa EASY Air 9/15/2023 10:20:00 AM View Count 3686 Is your facility changing your Title V Responsible Official? If so, you must submit a Title V modification application in Iowa EASY Air, the DNR’s electronic air permit application system.
Low flows and high temperatures delay stocking in select trout streams 9/5/2023 1:05:00 PM View Count 3178 Several catchable trout stockings on a few trout streams in Northeast Iowa will be delayed until the week of Sept. 11, due to low flows and high temperatures.
Order Your Fall Seedlings Today 9/1/2023 3:24:00 PM View Count 3365 The State Forest Nursery online store opens today for fall 2023 and spring 2024 seedling orders.
How Do You Outdoors? Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes and more 8/9/2023 7:26:00 AM View Count 3001 DES MOINES - Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the Iowa State Fair, August 10 - 20, for a chance to win prizes, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation, and more.
See You at the Iowa State Fair! 8/7/2023 4:11:00 PM View Count 3209 Visit the DNR Building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes, enjoy the popular fish aquariums, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation and more!
Teachers recognized for outstanding fishing programs 7/18/2023 11:47:00 AM View Count 3104 Jason Ohrt, South Winneshiek Schools, and Shane Blake, Davis County Schools, are recipients of the 2023 Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.
Public meeting to discuss removing Steamboat Rock Dam on Iowa River 7/5/2023 12:14:00 PM View Count 3883 STEAMBOAT ROCK - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Hardin County Conservation, the City of Steamboat Rock, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 13, at the Iowa River Conservation Club Building near Pine Ridge Park.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships 6/27/2023 4:46:00 PM View Count 3061 More than 300 athletes from 37 Iowa teams participated in the 2023 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships held June 22-25 at the New Pioneer Gun Club, in Waukee.
Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires 5/23/2023 1:38:00 PM View Count 2664 AMES – While wildland fire season hasn’t been active yet, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa ready to be dispatched to wildfires across the country.
Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4 5/23/2023 1:12:00 PM View Count 7353 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 revision update 5/18/2023 2:39:00 PM View Count 3332 Pursuant to Executive Order 10, DNR has reviewed and drafted animal feeding operation rules (567 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65).
Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend 5/16/2023 1:45:00 PM View Count 3175 The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season. Boaters across the state are anxious to get out on the lake after the cool and wet spring and are preparing their watercraft for the long holiday weekend.
Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs April 29 4/25/2023 11:48:00 AM View Count 2694 Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on April 29.
Birders of all skill levels are invited to Iowa Ornithologists' Union spring meeting, May 5 – 7, in West Des Moines 4/21/2023 4:31:00 PM View Count 2783 WEST DES MOINES - The Iowa Ornithologists' Union is celebrating it’s 100-year anniversary as part of its annual spring meeting, May 5-7, at the Stine Barn and grounds, 4000 Turnberry Drive, in West Des Moines.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries 4/11/2023 2:23:00 PM View Count 3474 MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Clear Lake, Rathbun Reservoir, and Storm Lake with collection efforts soon to follow at the Iowa Great Lakes.
Show your support for the outdoors while enjoying a day at the ballpark 4/11/2023 2:19:00 PM View Count 2684 Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on April 29.
Celebrate the Civilian Conservation Corps’ 90th Anniversary at these parks 3/30/2023 2:45:00 PM View Count 5371 From atop an observation tower to an overlook by a lake and even the steps beneath your feet, the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps touched many significant structures in Iowa’s State Parks. Celebrate the CCC’s 90th anniversary, March 31, by visiting these stand-out examples of CCC projects in Iowa.