Natural Resource Commission

The Natural Resource Commission consists of seven citizens, appointed to six year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.  The Commission works with the Conservation and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural Resources. This division includes Engineering, Fisheries, Forestry, Land and Waters, Law Enforcement, State Parks, and Wildlife.  Some of the substantive work of the Commission includes reviewing and approving hunting and fishing administrative rules; public land donations, acquisitions and easements; construction projects; general business contracts; leases; grants; and annual budgets.

The commission meets monthly, generally the second Thursday, with a field tour occasionally scheduled in conjunction with the meeting.  Time is normally scheduled at each meeting for members of the public to address the commission about topics related to natural resource management. The meeting agenda will be published approximately a week before the meeting. For further information about meetings you may contact Kim Rasler at Kim.Rasler@dnr.iowa.gov. 

• Natural Resource Commissioners - Contact Information
• Natural Resource Commission Public Participation Procedure
• Natural Resource Commission Annual Report

The September 8th meeting is held at Lake Darling State Park lodge and due to the remoteness of the lodge reception may be spotty.

TO CALL INTO THE MEETING:

1. A few minutes prior to the meeting time, call 1-866-685-1580
2. When prompted, enter conference code 8 6 8 7 2 3 0 6 4 2 followed by the # key.
3. You will be connected to the conference call.

Conference Call Notes:
To assist in a favorable teleconference experience, please...

• Make sure the volume on your telephone is at the highest setting and/or use the speaker phone feature on your telephone.
• Use the mute feature on your phone OR press *6 to mute your line while listening and #6 to unmute while speaking. This will reduce background noise filtering into the meeting.

September 8, 2021 - Meeting Agenda

At the bottom of this page, the meeting agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. 
     The agenda will include meeting location and/or a teleconference option for public participation. 
NRC meeting minutes are posted below after they are NRC approved at their next meeting.