FYI Wally Taylor -----Original Message----- From: Tarter, Sydnie [DNR] [DNR] <[log in to unmask]> To: Manken, Jessica [DNR] [DNR] <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tue, Dec 15, 2015 1:57 pm Subject: Iowa State Parks - Input Sought on Draft Proposed Rule You are receiving this e-mail as you have been identified as a 2015 Iowa state park visitor and potential stakeholder. 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. More specifically, 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 threatens the safety of the general public and personnel. Comments may be directed to Jessica Manken at 515-725-8488 or at [log in to unmask] through close of business on Monday, December 21, 2015. SYDNIE TARTER Recreational Aide Iowa Department of Natural Resources P 515.725.0708 | F 515.725.8201 [log in to unmask] Wallace Building | 502 East Ninth St. | Des Moines, IA 50319-0034 WWW.IOWADNR.GOV 502 Leading Iowans in Caring for Our Natural Resources. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp