Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project

Funding opportunity with technical assistance provided for landowners within the Dry Run Creek and Middle Cedar Watersheds interested in stream buffers. Contact Ethan for more details.

Today, Secretary Mike Naig announced a new state-funded conservation cost-share pilot project supporting farmers and landowners in the watersheds upstream from the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.

The Streamside Buffer Initiative encourages farmers and landowners in key watersheds to add perennial buffers to fields along streams to improve water quality. The Secretary announced the pilot project during the Conservation Districts of Iowa's 79th Annual Meeting in Ames.

https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/streamside-buffer-pilot-project

'Tis the season to start thinking about cover crops. Be sure to check out this wonderful tool and then swing into the Black Hawk SWCD office to make it a success.
https://costsharecompare.com/

Iowa farmers and landowners, now is the perfect time to start planning for fall cover crops. Our partners at Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance developed a tool to help navigate the public and private cost-share programs and technical assistance available in Iowa. Whether you’re adding new conservation practices to your fields, or building upon your existing conservation efforts, there’s a program for you! Check it out and get started now!

https://costsharecompare.com/