Leaders across Iowa play an important role in the future of flooding and water quality on both the rural and urban landscape. Understanding the issues is a key to making the best decisions as our communities grow and work together. As Iowa continues to be a leader in agricultural production and is home to fast growing urban communities, decision makers must consider future impacts to our resources and make efforts to protect residents into the future.
Urban and Rural desicion makers impact Iowa's natural resources.
What is a watershed? How are you connected to water, flooding, and water quality?
Changes to Iowa’s landscape have direct impacts on flooding and water quality. Understanding these impacts is important for both urban and rural leaders.
There are many tools that can be utilized without hurting agricultural production or urban development to address water quality and flood issues in Iowa
Polk SWCD is here to help! Offering technical assistance, funding, and years of expertise; our commissioners and staff provide the assistance that you need.