Urbana, Iowa — Scientists from the University of Iowa are conducting new mapping of the ground beneath our feet in the Middle Cedar Watershed. Yesterday, watershed stakeholders met in a rural area southwest of Urbana to catch a glimpse of the action and learn about the importance of geologic mapping for landowners, farmers, private industry, […]
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Through the Iowa Watershed Approach statewide program, qualifying landowners can receive up to 90 percent cost-share assistance to implement small-scale flood mitigation practices. Across the state, the Iowa Watershed Approach (IWA) is working with landowners and other stakeholders to implement watershed projects to reduce flooding and improve water quality. The program focuses on nine watersheds […]
As Iowans work to meet the goals set out in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, the actions of individual landowners can make a big difference. One Iowa County farm family that has gone above and beyond for Iowa’s environment has recently been recognized for their efforts. Maas Farms near South Amana, operated by Stewart and […]
Despite a rainy start to the day, nearly 60 people gathered for a bus tour of the Otter Creek Watershed in Northeast Iowa on June 8. Participants saw rural and urban conservation practices designed and installed to reduce flooding in the watershed. The tour began and ended in West Union, Iowa, where downtown infrastructure has […]
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Oakland, IA – The East and West Nishnabotna Watershed Coalition is hosting its final round of stakeholder meetings to gain additional input for creating watershed management and flood resiliency plans for the East and West Nishnabotna River Watersheds. The East Nishnabotna stakeholders will meet on July 30, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. at ‘The Venue’ in […]
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On behalf of the Clear Creek Watershed Coalition (CCWC) the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has posted a request for qualifications that could lead to a consulting services contract for the Clear Creek Stream Corridor an Floodplain Restoration: Assessment and Conceptual Plan. The assessment and conceptual plan will be incorporated into the Clear […]
On behalf of Fremont County and Mills County, Iowa, the East and West Nishnabotna River Watershed Management Coalition (WMA) Board of Directors is requesting qualifications to provide engineering design and construction services to implement a watershed improvement project funded through the Iowa Watershed Approach. To review the Request for Qualifications, please click here. For further […]
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Landowners and residents in the Middle Cedar Watershed can learn about conservation practices that can improve their farming operations and communities, while minimizing flood impacts and enhancing water quality.
https://iowawatershedapproach.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Adam_coverCrop_fieldDay-e1525355208591.jpg1067800Ashlee Johanneshttps://iowawatershedapproach.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IWA_color.pngAshlee Johannes2018-05-03 08:41:272018-05-03 08:48:54Working to improve water quality
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In March, the English River WMA added to their staff, meet Josh Stai. Josh will serve as the watershed technician for the English River WMA, and assist Jody Bailey (English River WMA Project Coordinator), with education, outreach, and development of public and private cost-share partnerships. The English River WMA covers, Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Poweshiek and […]
New Maps Aid in Flood Management
Middle Cedar, SpotlightUrbana, Iowa — Scientists from the University of Iowa are conducting new mapping of the ground beneath our feet in the Middle Cedar Watershed. Yesterday, watershed stakeholders met in a rural area southwest of Urbana to catch a glimpse of the action and learn about the importance of geologic mapping for landowners, farmers, private industry, […]
Flood Reduction Practices Eligible for 90 Percent Cost Share
In The News, SpotlightThrough the Iowa Watershed Approach statewide program, qualifying landowners can receive up to 90 percent cost-share assistance to implement small-scale flood mitigation practices. Across the state, the Iowa Watershed Approach (IWA) is working with landowners and other stakeholders to implement watershed projects to reduce flooding and improve water quality. The program focuses on nine watersheds […]
Maas Farms Wins Environmental Award
Clear Creek, In The NewsAs Iowans work to meet the goals set out in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, the actions of individual landowners can make a big difference. One Iowa County farm family that has gone above and beyond for Iowa’s environment has recently been recognized for their efforts. Maas Farms near South Amana, operated by Stewart and […]
Touring the Otter Creek Watershed
In The News, SpotlightDespite a rainy start to the day, nearly 60 people gathered for a bus tour of the Otter Creek Watershed in Northeast Iowa on June 8. Participants saw rural and urban conservation practices designed and installed to reduce flooding in the watershed. The tour began and ended in West Union, Iowa, where downtown infrastructure has […]
Citizens Help Shape Future of Flood Resiliency, Water Quality in Nishnabotna River Watersheds
East Nishnabotna, In The News, West NishnabotnaOakland, IA – The East and West Nishnabotna Watershed Coalition is hosting its final round of stakeholder meetings to gain additional input for creating watershed management and flood resiliency plans for the East and West Nishnabotna River Watersheds. The East Nishnabotna stakeholders will meet on July 30, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. at ‘The Venue’ in […]
Clear Creek Watershed Coalition seeks Stream Corridor and Floodplain Restoration Consultant Services
Clear Creek, In The NewsOn behalf of the Clear Creek Watershed Coalition (CCWC) the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has posted a request for qualifications that could lead to a consulting services contract for the Clear Creek Stream Corridor an Floodplain Restoration: Assessment and Conceptual Plan. The assessment and conceptual plan will be incorporated into the Clear […]
East and West Nishnabotna River WMC seeks Engineering Services
East Nishnabotna, In The News, West NishnabotnaOn behalf of Fremont County and Mills County, Iowa, the East and West Nishnabotna River Watershed Management Coalition (WMA) Board of Directors is requesting qualifications to provide engineering design and construction services to implement a watershed improvement project funded through the Iowa Watershed Approach. To review the Request for Qualifications, please click here. For further […]
Working to improve water quality
In The News, Middle CedarLandowners and residents in the Middle Cedar Watershed can learn about conservation practices that can improve their farming operations and communities, while minimizing flood impacts and enhancing water quality.
‘We have a problem’: Flooding has slammed every Iowa county since 1988, some as many as 17 times
In The News, Upper WapsipiniconThe state has incurred 951 federal flood-related disaster declarations over nearly three decades, slamming every county in Iowa.
Get to Know Josh Stai
English River, In The NewsIn March, the English River WMA added to their staff, meet Josh Stai. Josh will serve as the watershed technician for the English River WMA, and assist Jody Bailey (English River WMA Project Coordinator), with education, outreach, and development of public and private cost-share partnerships. The English River WMA covers, Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Poweshiek and […]