On the Farm
Dive into these water quality management strategy resources to find new practices and conserve water on the farm.
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Stay in the Know
Check out these regulatory resources to ensure your office is up to date.
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The Ripple Effect
Catch up on how Iowa water quality impacts local habitats and species.
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A Splash of Sustainability
Discover new practices to conserve and improve water on your land.
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Discover resources collected with four initial audiences in mind.

Residential

Learn how Iowa’s water quality initiatives contribute to the health and sustainability of your local Iowa communities.
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Municipal

Explore funding avenues, stay informed with the latest data and research, ensure water safety and navigate regulations seamlessly.
Municipal Resources

Farmer

Explore comprehensive resources on state water quality, conservation and management practices for Iowa farmers.
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Landowner

Access water stewardship resources specifically for Iowa landowners.
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Iowa has made significant strides in water quality, yet challenges persist in accessing the latest information—be it a farmer, a municipal worker, a landowner, or an urban resident.

We’re here to streamline that process for Iowans.

Discover water quality resources at The Iowa Current, your go-to resource collection for the newest articles, regulations, data, and more. 

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Conservation reserve enhancement program map
CREP for Producers
Find out more about Conservation Reserve Enhancement Programs in your area.
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ACPF Map
ACPF ToolBox
The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework is a free resource to address conservation needs. Made to help local farming communities, leveraging this is high-resolution, geo-spatial system can help improve soil and water conservation efforts.
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Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources
Iowa: Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources
The Conservation Districts of Iowa started the Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources project to keep farmers up to date on their own conservation status and needs. This program evaluates land to help manage soil and nutrient requirements.
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Farmers in Action
Farmers in Action | Conservation Counts
Farmers are taking a collaborative, comprehensive approach to improving water quality by adopting research-based conservation practices that best fit their farms.
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Watershed Basics webpage
Watershed Basics
Learn about what a watershed is and how it works, what the problems are and how we can work to fix them and what you and your neighbors can do to help our lakes and streams.
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Video about bioreactors for watersheds
The Boone River Watershed: How Bioreactors Make a Difference
Farmers are stewards of the land, and in Iowa's Boone River watershed, they're working with The Nature Conservancy to improve water quality and wildlife habitat, while maintaining productive yields.
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Welcome to The Iowa Current

A Stream of Iowa's Latest Water Quality Resources

The Iowa Current is your one-stop source for the latest water quality articles, regulations, data and more to simplify the information gathering process for Iowans.

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Farmer

Farmer

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