** This press release stated the DNR is seeking comment on a draft proposed rule that would ban alcohol on state park beaches. The Department is actually seeking informal comment on what considerations should be made to reduce the number of incidents related to alcohol at state park beaches. The corrected version can be found on our website at:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/325/DNR-Seeks-Public-Comment-on-Reducing-Alcohol-Related-Incidents-at-State-Park-Beaches
The DNR is seeking informal public comment on a draft proposed rule under consideration that would ban alcohol year-round on all beaches in state parks and state recreation areas.
The proposed ban would apply to the sand or the fenced in area of the beach, the adjacent designated swimming area, and a 200-foot land buffer surrounding the sand or fenced in area. Rental facilities that are within the 200-foot land buffer that have been formally reserved through the DNR will not be subject to the ban.
This ban is being considered because incidents reveal a continued pattern of excessive alcohol consumption at multiple state beaches, which threaten the safety of the general public and personnel.
Comments may be directed to Jessica Manken at 515-725-8488 or at Jessica.Manken@dnr.iowa.gov through close of business on Monday, December 21, 2015.