The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a summary of recent enforcement actions as of December 11, 2025. These actions address violations of state and federal environmental laws. The DNR uses enforcement measures such as consent orders and administrative orders. More information is available on the DNR’s official website.
Recent cases include Evan Bloom in Sioux County, who must meet construction permitting requirements and pay a $5,000 penalty. In Benton County, Brad Zieser is required to submit a 2025 Phosphorus Index Manure Management Plan and pay a $5,000 penalty. Other actions involve Leyva Gutierrez Dionisio Lazaro and Leslie Pelaez Delgado in Buena Vista County, Corey Shearer in Osceola County, and Craig Sandvick in Woodbury County. These…..