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DNR Asks Farms to Dispose of Sand and Soil Away from Streams Posted 16 June 2008 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 Harman at (515) 281-8979with 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 kelly.stone@dnr.iowa.gov.

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