455A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the department of natural resources created under section 455A.2. 2. “Director” means the director of the department of natural resources. 3. “Environmental protection commission” means the environmental protection commission created under section 455A.6. 4. “Fund” means the Iowa resources enhancement […]
455A.10 State fish and game protection fund — capital projects and contingencies. Funds remaining in the state fish and game protection fund during a fiscal year which are not specifically appropriated by the general assembly are appropriated and may be used for capital projects and contingencies under the jurisdiction of the department relating to fish […]
455A.11 Preferences in temporary employment. In its employment of persons in temporary positions in conservation and outdoor recreation, the department of natural resources shall give preference to persons meeting eligibility requirements for the green thumb program and to persons working toward an advanced education in natural resources and conservation. 96 Acts, ch 1214, §32; 98 […]
455A.12 Gift certificates for special privilege fees at state parks and recreation areas. Repealed by 2018 Acts, ch 1129, §2.
455A.13 State nurseries. 1. The department of natural resources shall annually review market conditions and the expenditures and revenues of the state forest nurseries, and establish minimum ordering quantities and a range of prices for plant material grown at the state forest nurseries to cover all expenses related to the growing of the plants. The […]
455A.14 Camping and rental facilities and other privileges — fees. 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department is authorized to establish fees for camping and use of rental facilities and other special privileges at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department. 2. The fees established by the […]
455A.14A Lake Manawa state park user fee pilot program. 1. A lake Manawa state park user fee pilot program is established within the department. Notwithstanding section 461A.35A, the department shall develop and administer the pilot program at lake Manawa state park as follows: a. The department shall charge an entrance fee of five dollars per […]
455A.14B Waubonsie state park user fee pilot program. 1. A Waubonsie state park user fee pilot program is established within the department. Notwithstanding section 461A.35A, the department shall develop and administer the pilot program at Waubonsie state park as follows: a. The department shall charge an entrance fee of five dollars per vehicle if the […]
455A.15 Legislative findings. The general assembly finds that: 1. The citizens of Iowa have built and sustained their society on Iowa’s air, soils, waters, and rich diversity of life. The well-being and future of Iowa depend on these natural resources. 2. Many human activities have endangered Iowa’s natural resources. The state of Iowa has lost […]
455A.16 State resource enhancement policy. It is the policy of the state of Iowa to protect its natural resource heritage of air, soils, waters, and wildlife for the benefit of present and future citizens with the establishment of a resource enhancement program. The program shall be a long-term integrated effort to wisely use and protect […]
455A.17 Iowa congress on resources enhancement and protection. 1. Biennially, during even-numbered years, the director shall schedule and make the necessary arrangements for an Iowa congress on resources enhancement and protection. The congress shall be held within the state capitol complex. 2. Prior to each congress, the director shall make arrangements to hold an assembly […]
455A.17A Review of allocation of REAP moneys — congress on resources enhancement and protection. Repealed by 95 Acts, ch 216, §41.
455A.18 Iowa resources enhancement and protection fund — audits. 1. An Iowa resources enhancement and protection fund is created in the office of the treasurer of state. The fund consists of all revenues and all other moneys lawfully credited or transferred to the fund. The director shall certify monthly the portions of the fund that […]
455A.19 Allocation of fund proceeds. 1. Upon receipt of any revenue, the director shall deposit the moneys in the Iowa resources enhancement and protection fund created pursuant to section 455A.18. The first three hundred fifty thousand dollars of the funds received for deposit in the fund annually shall be allocated to the conservation education program […]
455A.2 Department of natural resources. A department of natural resources is created, which has the primary responsibility for state parks and forests, protecting the environment, and managing fish, wildlife, and land and water resources in this state. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1802; 2009 Acts, ch 108, §17, 41 Referred to in §7E.5, 16.131A, 455A.1, 455B.101, […]
455A.20 County resource enhancement committee. 1. A county resource enhancement committee is created in each county. The membership of the committee shall be as follows: a. The chairpersons of the board of supervisors, county conservation board, commissioners of the soil and water district, and board of directors of each school district in the county. A […]
455A.21 Conservation education program board. 1. A conservation education program board is created in the department. The board shall have five members appointed as follows: a. One member appointed by the director of the department of education. b. One member appointed by the director of the department of natural resources. c. One member appointed by […]
455A.3 Director — qualifications. The chief administrative officer of the department is the director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation of the senate, and serve at the governor’s pleasure. The governor shall make the appointment based on the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities. The director shall be knowledgeable in the general […]
455A.4 General powers and duties of the director. 1. Except as otherwise provided by law and subject to rules adopted by the natural resource commission and the environmental protection commission, the director shall: a. Plan, direct, coordinate, and execute the functions vested in the department. b. Provide overall supervision, direction, and coordination of functions to […]
455A.5 Natural resource commission — appointment and duties. 1. A natural resource commission is created, which consists of seven members appointed by the governor for staggered terms of six years beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19. The appointees are subject to senate confirmation. The members shall be citizens of the state who have […]
