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.
Plymouth County
Nor-Am Cold Storage
Cease illegal discharges to waters of the State and waters of the United States and pay an administrative penalty of $7,000.
Winneshiek County
Darryl Humpal
Develop standard operating procedures for manure application; pay fish restitution in the amount of $13,444.74; and pay administrative penalty in the amount of $2,000.