Natural Resource reviews consist of a record of review for protected species (state and federal listed endangered or threatened), rare natural communities, state lands and waters in the project area, and include review by personnel representing state parks, preserves,
recreation areas, fisheries and wildlife. Natural Resource review does not constitute a permit and before proceeding with a construction project you may need to obtain permits from the DNR or other state or federal agencies.
The Department of Natural Resources receives many requests for Natural Resource reviews from individuals, companies and public agencies that wish to proceed with construction. In order to process and complete a Natural Resource review and to diminish the delay in receiving a review, please provide the following information:
- Within the letter please state the Township number, Range number and direction (east or west), Section and Fractional Section (such as the "NE ¼ ") of the area to be reviewed.
- Describe the current land use ( ie. cropland, pasture, urban, timber, etc....)
- Send an 8 1/2" x 11" aerial photo (NRCS or FSA photo) or a 8 1/2" x 11" photocopy of a USGS 7.5 minute topographic map with the area to be reviewed outlined. Please visit our
Basic Map and Air Photography Viewer website to generate your maps.
- If you have your project on GIS, please send us a diskette with your project saved as an ArcView 3.2 shapefile or compatible file. The projection should be in UTM coordinates, Zone 15, NAD83.
- If possible, please send any current pictures of the area.
By providing us this information you will save time and phone conversations with us trying to get the information. We want to provide you with the review service you require in a timely manner.
If you have any questions about environmental review please contact us at 515/281-8967.
Mail Natural Resource Environmental Review Requests to:
Conservation and Recreation Division
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
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