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Composition
4 County Board of Supervisors
4 County Soil & Water Conservation District
Responsibilities
Acquiring land rights for project construction
Operation and maintenance costs for project
Implementation of watershed plan
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74%
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48%
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43%
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47%
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43%
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18%
Over $1M in public/private benefits annually
Ag Flood Damage Reduction - $892,400/yr
Crops and pasture
Sedimentation
Scour
Swamping
Non-Ag Flood Damage Reduction - $155,800/yr
County roads and bridges
Estimates based on NRCS benefit formula
Total project cost - $12M
Reduced sedimentation
Improved water quality
Recreational uses
Livestock watering
operations
Fire protection
Community pride &
engagement
Composition
23 Communities
7 Soil and Water Conservation Districts
5 County Board of Supervisors
Responsibilities
Enhance Communication
Foster Strategic Action
Build Partnerships
Maximize Research
Composition
23 Communities
7 Soil and Water Conservation Districts
5 County Board of Supervisors
Responsibilities
Enhance Communication
Foster Strategic Action
Build Partnerships
Maximize Research
Enhanced Funding Opportunities
Iowa Green Streets
Replace aging water, storm,
and sanitary infrastructure
Rain gardens
Permeable pavers
District-wide geothermal
heating and cooling
Model community
Total project cost - $10.2M
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