Pasted below is a news release from the Iowa Department of Natural 
Resources.



Iowa DNR News
Environmental Services Division

For immediate release 
June 13, 2008

DNR ASKS FARMERS TO DISPOSE OF SAND AND SOIL AWAY FROM STREAMS

MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Stone at (515) 462-5820 or [log in to unmask]

DES MOINES - As floodwaters have swept through the state, they've left many 
landowners wondering what to do with silt, sand and debris left behind in 
farm fields.

The DNR is recommending that farmers do not move any debris, sand or 
sediment into the stream, as it can build upon the problems many Iowans are 
already facing. If it's placed in the stream and washes away, it can cause 
damage downstream. Or, it can settle in place and cause water to backup into 
upland areas.

Placement of sand and debris into or near the stream may also be in 
violation of state and federal flood plain and water quality regulations.

Landowners can call Kelly Stone at (515) 281-4312 or Annie Hartman at (515) 
281-8979 with questions on options and approval requirements.

"In many instances, DNR staff can assist landowners in finding an acceptable 
disposal site that will have an insignificant effect on flood flows and may 
not require a flood plain permit," said Kelly Stone with the DNR floodplain 
program. "We're considering landowner's requests for assistance as high 
priority and will review them as quickly as we can."

Landowners can help by identifying the type of debris and providing an 
aerial photo that shows the debris deposits and proposed or possible 
disposal areas. Information can be sent to Kelly Stone at 
[log in to unmask] .

Writer: Jess Brown
 

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