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.
Cedar County
City of Clarence
Amendment to Consent Order No. 2015-WW-05: Amended compliance schedule for wastewater treatment improvements.
Chickasaw County
Clark Farms Ltd.
Rescission of earlier order - Order No. 2017-SW-17/2017-WW-14.
Dickinson County
Whitecap LLC
Cease illegal discharges to waters of the State, comply with NPDES permit, and pay $7,000 penalty.
Plymouth County
David and Thomas Britt
Cease illegal open burning of solid wastes, properly remove all remaining solid waste, and pay $2,000 penalty.