This bill addresses water quality as a quality of life issue in Iowa. Recently concern has focused on the listing of 159 impaired bodies of water in Iowa. Republicans believe Iowans are better equipped to deal with these unique problems than a federal agency out of Washington, D.C. would be. Supporters of the legislation say that water quality is important enough to make it law in Iowa. This program is an aggressive approach to improve the quality of life for generations to come.
Clean water is critical to our state's vitality.
We must work together to improve the quality of all of our watersheds, maintaining those that are pristine, and improving those that are impaired. The plan also targets current positive watershed practices and attempts to reward landowners for those efforts. Goals of the legislation include enhancing and improving water quality, creating friendly water quality ecosystems, providing economic incentives for positive environmental practices, and promoting coordinated efforts between private landowners and public interest groups. It makes water quality the law in Iowa Iowans need a long term commitment and a comprehensive plan to deal with an issue as important as water quality. The I on IOWA water quality plan will improve the quality of life for this generation and many generations to come.