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Iowa Department of Agriculture Hands Out Fund for Lake Watershed Improvements

IOWA, AUG 5 – Funding more than doubled from 2024 to $451,176 this year to support conservation practices reducing nutrient runoff at eight Iowa public lakes, officials said.

  • On Tuesday, IDALS and the DNR announced nine Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District partners will receive $451,176 from the Publicly Owned Lakes program.
  • Last week, the Iowa DNR recommended avoiding swimming at 15 beaches due to high E. coli levels linked to rainfall and advisories last year.
  • Among the eight public lakes, allocations ranged from $7,012.50 for Casey Lake to $133,793.19 for Three Mile Lake this year.
  • Through the program, Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Districts will help private landowners implement cover crops, sediment control basins, and grassed waterways.
  • Amid ongoing conservation efforts, DNR Director Kayla Lyon noted cooperation with landowners is fundamental to maintaining Iowa’s lakes' long-term health and accessibility.
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IDALS announces cost-share funds for water quality improvements near Iowa lakes

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Tuesday more than $450,000 in cost share funding was awarded to nine conservation districts for water quality improvement projects.

·Cedar Rapids, United States
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