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
James and Joseph Schieltz
Cease operations of open feedlot, remove all manure from the feedlot, pay fish restitution and investigative costs of $2,047 and an administrative penalty of $2,000
Administrative Orders
Responsible parties have 30 days to appeal the order or 60 days to pay the penalty.
Sioux County
Todd Van Middendorp
Comply with manure application and manure management plan requirements and pay $5,000 penalty
Johnson County
Global Masters Investment LLC, dba Johnson’s Dry Cleaners
Comply with air quality requirements for dry cleaners and pay $10,000 penalty