Asbestos - Contact Us

General

To report open burning violations, contact your local DNR field office.
For training fires or asbestos-related open burning questions, contact Tom Wuehr at 515-725-9576
For general inquiries, email us at asbestos@dnr.iowa.gov

Contractor Certification Permits

Any business or individual compensated to remove asbestos containing materials is required by the Iowa Division of Labor to obtain a certified asbestos contractor permit. Please call 515-281-6175 or visit the Iowa Division of Labor website for details.

Air Quality Bureau

6200 Park Avenue Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 50321

Personnel

Tom Wuehr - Unit Leader: Compliance, Asbestos Abatement, and Demolition Projects

Phone: 515-725-9576
Email: Tom.Wuehr@dnr.iowa.gov

Levi Fisher - Compliance, Asbestos Abatement, and Demolition Projects

Phone: 515-343-7063
Email: Levi.Fisher@dnr.iowa.gov

Norma J Gentry - Asbestos Program

Phone: 515-423-6415
Email: norma.gentry@dnr.iowa.gov