Iowa Land Survey Officially Filed After 30-Day Window
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is officially filing a new land survey for certain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands in Iowa on July 6, 2026. This affects land boundaries in Township 77 North, Range 23 West, and anyone who disagrees has 30 days to protest in writing. No money changes hands, but this survey helps manage and clarify land ownership and use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Official Plat Filing on July 6, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management will officially file a plat of survey for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands in Section 5, Township 77 North, Range 23 West, Iowa on July 6, 2026, unless protests are received. The survey is required for management and to clarify land boundaries and a copy of the plat will be placed in open files and available to the public.
30-Day Right To Protest Filing
If you disagree with the survey, you may file a written notice of protest at the listed BLM address within 30 calendar days from June 4, 2026; protests must be received by the State Director during regular business hours to be timely. If a protest is received before official filing, the filing is stayed while the protest is considered.
Public Disclosure Risk for Protesters
If you include your address, phone number, email, or other personal information in a notice of protest or statement of reasons, that information may be made publicly available; you may request withholding but the agency cannot guarantee it will be withheld.
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