Water Quality Archives - The Iowa Current

Midwest Agriculture Water Quality Partnership

This partnership aims to continually advance soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve overall water quality. Conservation practices implemented through the MAWQP also provide benefits like diversified wildlife and pollinator habitats, reduced erosion, carbon sequestration, and increased recreational opportunities.

Iowa Water Quality Initiative

The 2022 Annual Report for the Iowa Water Quality Initiative details the nutrient reduction strategy in action statewide. This annual report outlines updates in funding, partnerships, and progress for Iowa water quality. It includes vital information from the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, as well as relevant data and reporting from across the state.

Clean Water Iowa: Urban Demonstration Projects

Clean Water Iowa supports Iowans working together to improve and protect Iowa water quality. They do so, in part, by supporting over 90 urban demonstration watershed projects. The 94 current projects span from park and neighborhood initiatives to lake and river restorations. These projects include various cities, counties, schools, and organizations all with a common goal in the conservation of Iowa water.

Water Rocks!

Water Rocks is a youth education program in coordination with Iowa State University. Its goal is to foster knowledge, passion, and engagement in Iowa youth to help protect and transform our water resources. Through a combination of arts and STEM based activities and events, Water Rocks challenges and inspires Iowans to have a greater appreciation for all of Iowa water.

The Conservation Infrastructure Initiative

The main goal of The Conservation Infrastructure Initiative is to improve water quality while also creating jobs in the process. This initiative takes a 3-level approach where each category works towards developing solutions for respective key issues such as socio-economic value, technical knowledge, and educational opportunities.