DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions
Consent Orders A consent order is issued as an alternative to issuing an administrative order. A consent order indicates that the DNR has voluntarily entered into a legally enforceable agreement with the other party.
Dubuque County
Joseph Davidshofer
Ensure that the stockpile meets the separation distance requirements; develop a Plan of Action detailing how open feedlot runoff and manure solids will be contained to avoid releases; submit the Plan of Action and immediately implement upon approval; and pay a $1,260 administrative penalty.
O’Brien County
Payton Vogel
Pay a $3,000 administrative penalty.
Administrative Orders
Responsible parties have 60 days to appeal the order or 60 days to pay the penalty.