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IA Code § 466.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466 - IMPROVEMENT OF WATERSHED ATTRIBUTES|Section 466.4 - Conservation buffer strip program.

466.4 Conservation buffer strip program.   1. As used in this section, “conservation buffer strip” means a riparian buffer, filter strip, waterway, contour buffer strip, shallow water area for wildlife, field border, or any vegetative barrier on private land that meets the criteria established by the United States department of agriculture, natural resources conservation service.   2. a. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, in consultation with the department of natural resources, shall establish a program to accelerate the United States department of agriculture’s program to install conservation buffer strips in this state.   b. The department of agriculture and land stewardship shall request waivers from the United States department of agriculture to initiate projects that reward landowners maintaining current conservation practices. The goal of the projects is to discourage the destruction of existing conservation buffer strips and to monetarily reward landowners who maintain quality conservation practices. If the waivers are granted, up to twenty-five percent of the program resources shall be committed to establishing projects.   c. The department of agriculture and land stewardship shall request a waiver from the United States department of agriculture for the purpose of establishing that a person who is subject to a twenty-five percent reduction in conservation buffer strip payments due to grazing shall be allowed ninety days to graze animals.   d. The department of natural resources shall establish a prairie seed harvest program to assist in the restoration of prairies and provide for private land stewardship and public resource management through assistance with the implementation of buffer and filter strip practices, and public or private habitat development and management. The department shall carry out these efforts through landowner contacts and cooperation with private and public organizations.   e. The five-year goal of the conservation buffer strip program shall be to meet the objective of water quality improvement by enrolling an additional four hundred seven thousand five hundred acres.  2000 Acts, ch 1068, §4  Referred to in §461.34
IA Code § 466.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466 - IMPROVEMENT OF WATERSHED ATTRIBUTES|Section 466.5 - Conservation reserve enhancement program.

466.5 Conservation reserve enhancement program.   1. A conservation reserve enhancement program is established within the department of agriculture and land stewardship to restore or construct wetlands for the purposes of intercepting tile line runoff, reducing nutrient loss, improving water quality, and enhancing agricultural production practices. The program shall be directed primarily, but not exclusively, toward the tile-drained areas of the state.   2. The department of agriculture and land stewardship shall request the assistance of and consult with the United States department of agriculture’s natural resources conservation service and farm service agency to implement the conservation reserve enhancement program. The department shall also consult with county boards of supervisors, county conservation boards, drainage district representatives, department of natural resources, and soil and water conservation districts affected by the implementation of the conservation reserve enhancement program. The department shall also collaborate with other public agencies and private organizations to develop wetland habitat and related projects to improve water quality.   3. The department of agriculture and land stewardship shall maintain a record of all wetlands established pursuant to the conservation reserve enhancement program including any conditions that may apply to the landowner’s right to remove the wetland after the provisions of the conservation reserve enhancement program contract or easement are concluded.   4. When establishing a wetland under this section, the department of agriculture and land stewardship shall be governed by the following requirements:   a. Wetland construction or restoration shall not damage the value of property in any public or private drainage system without the property owner’s consent.   b. Wetland construction or restoration shall improve water quality and provide aesthetic and habitat benefits.   c. Wetland construction or restoration under this section may be used to mitigate wetland removal by the landowner if it meets the requirements of federal agencies with wetland jurisdictional authorities. Where practicable, priority shall be given to mitigating wetland removal within the same United States geological survey hydrologic unit code 8 watershed, but a watershed confines shall not limit the use of duly authorized wetland mitigation banks.   5. The five-year goal of the conservation reserve enhancement program is the establishment of thirty-two thousand five hundred acres of wetlands.  2000 Acts, ch 1068, §5; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §75; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §88  Referred to in §461.34
IA Code § 466.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466 - IMPROVEMENT OF WATERSHED ATTRIBUTES|Section 466.6 - Water quality monitoring.

466.6 Water quality monitoring.   The department of natural resources shall operate water quality monitoring stations for the purpose of gathering information and data to establish benchmarks for water quality in this state.  2000 Acts, ch 1068, §6
IA Code § 466.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466 - IMPROVEMENT OF WATERSHED ATTRIBUTES|Section 466.8 - On-site wastewater systems assistance program.

466.8 On-site wastewater systems assistance program.   1. The department of natural resources shall establish an on-site wastewater systems assistance program for the purpose of providing low-interest loans to homeowners for improving on-site wastewater disposal systems.   2. The environmental protection commission shall adopt rules for carrying out the program including but not limited to criteria for homeowner participation, the methods used to provide loans, and financing terms and limits.   3. The department may make and execute agreements with public or private entities, including lending institutions as defined in section 12.32, as required to administer the program.   4. Assistance provided to homeowners shall not be used to pay the nonfederal share of the cost of any wastewater system projects receiving grants under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1381 – 1387.  2001 Acts, ch 37, §2, 4; 2001 Acts, ch 176, §69, 70; 2013 Acts, ch 59, §4  Referred to in §466.9
IA Code § 466.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466 - IMPROVEMENT OF WATERSHED ATTRIBUTES|Section 466.9 - On-site wastewater systems assistance fund.

466.9 On-site wastewater systems assistance fund.   1. An on-site wastewater systems assistance fund is established as a separate fund in the state treasury under the control of the department of natural resources. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department of natural resources for the exclusive purpose of supporting and administering the on-site wastewater systems assistance program as established in section 466.8.   2. The fund shall consist of all of the following:   a. Moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for deposit in the fund or to carry out the purposes of the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.   b. Moneys provided to the department by the federal government to carry out the purpose of administering the programs, policies, and undertakings authorized in the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1381 – 1387.   c. Moneys collected by the department pursuant to loan agreements from homeowners receiving loans under the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.   d. Any other moneys obtained or accepted by the department for deposit in the fund.   3. a. The fund shall consist of the following accounts:   (1) The financing account which shall be used for the exclusive purpose of providing financing to homeowners for improving on-site wastewater systems under the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.   (2) The administration account which shall be used by the department to defray expenses associated with carrying out the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.   b. Of all moneys deposited into the fund each year, the department shall credit at least ninety-six percent of the moneys to the financing account and any remaining moneys to the administration account.   4. The moneys in the fund are not considered part of the general fund of the state, and in determining a general fund balance shall not be included in the general fund of the state. The moneys in the fund are not subject to section 8.33 and shall not be transferred, used, obligated, appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in this section. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be credited to the fund.  2001 Acts, ch 37, §3, 4; 2013 Acts, ch 59, §5; 2014 Acts, ch 1092, §101, 102
IA Code § 466B.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.1 - Short title.

466B.1 Short title.   This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Surface Water Protection and Flood Mitigation Act”.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 146, §7
IA Code § 466B.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.2 - Definitions.

466B.2 Definitions.   For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Council” means the water resources coordinating council created in section 466B.3.   2. “Iowa nutrient reduction strategy” means the same as defined in section 455B.171.   3. “Political subdivision” means any of the following:   a. A city.   b. A county.   c. A soil and water conservation district described in section 161A.5.   d. A benefited recreational lake district or a water quality district or a combined district incorporated as a public entity and organized pursuant to chapter 357E.   e. A rural improvement zone established pursuant to chapter 357H.   4. “Regional watershed” means a watershed of hydrologic unit code scale 8.   5. “Subwatershed” means a watershed of hydrologic unit code scale 12 or smaller.   6. “Watershed” means a geographic area in which surface water is drained by rivers, streams, or other bodies of water.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §2; 2013 Acts, ch 132, §57; 2016 Acts, ch 1020, §1; 2018 Acts, ch 1152, §9, 10; 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §250  Subsection 2 stricken and former subsections 3 – 7 renumbered as 2 – 6
IA Code § 466B.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.4 - Legislative findings and marketing campaign.

466B.4 Legislative findings and marketing campaign.   1. Findings. The general assembly finds all of the following:   a. Most Iowans desire to have improved water quality throughout the state, but many Iowans do not understand the problems with local water quality.   b. Most Iowans believe that the protection of fish and wildlife benefits all Iowans.   c. The benefits of improving water quality could far outweigh the costs of implementing mechanisms to improve it.   d. Most Iowans look to some level of government for the protection of water resources rather than to themselves and their own actions. However, it is not possible or desirable for state government to take complete control and responsibility for water quality.   e. In addition to the use of Iowa land for agriculture and economic development, the land in watersheds and floodplains should be managed to reduce flooding, reduce flood damage, ameliorate the effects of drought, improve water quality, improve habitat and the natural environment, increase renewable energy production, and enhance recreational opportunities.   2. Marketing campaign. The water resources coordinating council shall develop a marketing campaign to educate Iowans about the need to take personal responsibility for the quality and quantity of water in their local watersheds. The emphasis of the campaign shall be that not only is everyone responsible for clean water, but that everyone benefits from it as well, and that everyone is responsible for and benefits from reducing the risk for flooding and mitigating possible future flood damage. The goals of the campaign shall be to convince Iowans to take personal responsibility for clean water and reducing the risk of flooding and to equip them with the tools necessary to effect change through local water quality improvement projects and better floodplain management and flood risk programs.   3. Contingent on funding. The duties imposed in subsection 2 are contingent upon the receipt of funding sufficient to cover the costs associated with the marketing campaign.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §4; 2009 Acts, ch 146, §13; 2010 Acts, ch 1193, §127
IA Code § 466B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.5 - Regional watershed assessment, planning, and prioritization.

466B.5 Regional watershed assessment, planning, and prioritization.   1. Regional watershed assessment program. The department of natural resources shall create a regional watershed assessment program. The program shall assess all the regional watersheds in the state.   a. The statewide assessment shall be conducted at the rate of approximately one-fifth of the watersheds per year, and an initial full assessment shall be completed within five years. Thereafter, the department of natural resources shall review and update the assessments on a regular basis.   b. Each regional watershed assessment shall provide a summary of the overall condition of the watershed. The information provided in the summary may include land use patterns, soil types, slopes, management practices, stream conditions, and both point and nonpoint source impairments.   c. In conducting a regional watershed assessment, the department of natural resources may provide opportunities for local data collection and input into the assessment process.   2. Planning and prioritization. In conducting the regional watershed assessment program, the department of natural resources shall provide hydrological and geological information sufficient for the water resources coordinating council to prioritize watersheds statewide and for the various communities in those watersheds to plan remedial efforts in their local communities and subwatersheds.   3. Report to council. Upon completion of the statewide assessment, and upon updating the assessments, the department of natural resources shall report the results of the assessment to the council and the general assembly, and shall make the report publicly available.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §5; 2011 Acts, ch 119, §6  Referred to in §466B.3, 466B.9
IA Code § 466B.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.6 - Community-based subwatershed improvement plans.

466B.6 Community-based subwatershed improvement plans.   1. Facilitation of community-based subwatershed plans. After the department of natural resources’ completion of the initial regional watershed assessment, and after the council’s prioritization of the regional watersheds, the council shall designate one or more of the agencies represented on the council to facilitate the development and implementation of local, community-based subwatershed improvement plans.   2. Assessment, planning, prioritization, and implementation. In facilitating the development of community-based subwatershed improvement plans, the agency or agencies designated by the council shall, based on the results of the regional watershed assessment program, identify critical subwatersheds within priority regional watersheds and recruit communities, citizen groups, local governmental entities, or other stakeholders to engage in the assessment, planning, prioritization, and implementation of a local community-based subwatershed improvement plan. The agency or agencies designated by the council may assist in the formation of a group of initial local community-based subwatershed improvement plans that can be implemented as pilot projects, in order to develop an effective process that can be replicated across the state.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §6; 2011 Acts, ch 119, §7  Referred to in §466B.3
IA Code § 466B.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.7 - Community-based subwatershed monitoring.

466B.7 Community-based subwatershed monitoring.   1. Monitoring assistance. After completion of the statewide regional watershed assessment and prioritization, and throughout the implementation of local community-based subwatershed improvement plans, the department of natural resources shall assist communities with the monitoring and measurement of local subwatersheds. The monitoring and measurement shall be designed for the particular needs of individual communities.   2. Data collection and use. Local communities in which the department of natural resources conducts subwatershed monitoring shall use the information to support subwatershed planning activities, do local data collection, and identify priority areas needing additional resources. Local communities shall also collect data over time and use the data to evaluate the impacts of their management efforts.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §7; 2011 Acts, ch 119, §8
IA Code § 466B.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.8 - Wastewater and storm water infrastructure assessment.

466B.8 Wastewater and storm water infrastructure assessment.   The department of natural resources shall assess and prioritize communities within a watershed presenting the greatest level of risk to water quality and the health of residents. This prioritization shall include both sewered and unsewered communities.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §8; 2011 Acts, ch 119, §9
IA Code § 466B.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.9 - Rulemaking authority.

466B.9 Rulemaking authority.   The department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship shall have the power and authority reasonably necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this chapter. As to the department of natural resources, this includes rulemaking authority to carry out the regional watershed assessment program described in section 466B.5. As to the department of agriculture and land stewardship, this includes rulemaking authority to assist in the implementation of community-based subwatershed improvement plans.  2008 Acts, ch 1034, §9; 2011 Acts, ch 119, §10
IA Code § 466B.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.10 - Floodplain managers.

466B.10 Floodplain managers.   The council shall encourage and support the formation of a chapter of the association of state floodplain managers in Iowa that would provide a vehicle for local floodplain managers and floodplain planners to further pursue professional educational opportunities.  2010 Acts, ch 1193, §128
IA Code § 466B.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.11 - Flood education.

466B.11 Flood education.   The Iowa state university agricultural extension service, the council, and agency members of the council shall, to the extent feasible, work with floodplain and hydrology experts to educate the general public about floodplains, flood risks, and basic floodplain management principles. This educational effort shall include developing educational materials and programs in consultation with floodplain experts.  2010 Acts, ch 1193, §129
IA Code § 466B.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.21 - Definitions.

466B.21 Definitions.   As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Authority” means a watershed management authority created pursuant to a chapter 28E agreement as provided in this subchapter.   2. “Board” means a board of directors of a watershed management authority.  2010 Acts, ch 1116, §3; 2013 Acts, ch 132, §58
IA Code § 466B.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.22 - Watershed management authorities created.

466B.22 Watershed management authorities created.   1. Two or more political subdivisions may create, by chapter 28E agreement, a watershed management authority pursuant to this subchapter. The participating political subdivisions must be located in the same United States geological survey hydrologic unit code 8 watershed. All political subdivisions within a watershed must be notified within thirty days prior to organization of any watershed management authority within the watershed, and provided the opportunity to participate.   2. The chapter 28E agreement shall include a map showing the area and boundaries of the authority.   3. A political subdivision may participate in more than one authority created pursuant to this subchapter.   4. A political subdivision is not required to participate in a watershed management authority or be a party to a chapter 28E agreement under this subchapter.   5. If a portion of a United States geological survey hydrologic unit code 8 watershed is located outside of this state, any political subdivision in such a watershed may participate in any watershed management authority which includes the county in which the political subdivision is located.  2010 Acts, ch 1116, §4; 2019 Acts, ch 89, §42
IA Code § 466B.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT|Section 466B.23 - Duties.

466B.23 Duties.   A watershed management authority may perform all of the following duties:   1. Assess the flood risks in the watershed.   2. Assess the water quality in the watershed.   3. Assess options for reducing flood risk and improving water quality in the watershed.   4. Monitor federal flood risk planning and activities.   5. Educate residents of the watershed area regarding water quality and flood risks.   6. Allocate moneys made available to the authority for purposes of water quality and flood mitigation.   7. Make and enter into contracts and agreements and execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of the authority. A watershed management authority shall not acquire property by eminent domain.  2010 Acts, ch 1116, §5