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Helping conservation professionals with tools to be successful
Helping conservation professionals thrive
People are the bedrock of Iowa’s conservation movement. It’s the watershed coordinators who are out the recruiting farmers to get involved. The engineers who are making conservation designs possible. The conservation agronomists who are informing farmers how sustainability and profitability can overlap. The problem solvers who are finding new ways to get more done. These resources are to help you help more people. Need something else? Feel free to get in touch.
Field day funding
IAWA is proud to financially support local communities, conservation professionals, and organizations to host field days. We believe education and information is most effective when paired with hands-on or in-person learning!
Influencer scholarships
IAWA offers a limited amount of scholarships annually for Iowa farmers to attend a soil health conference or related event that may require registration, travel costs, or even a hired hand help in order to get away from the farm to attend. Nominations must come from Iowa water quality professionals.
Edge of Field Signs
IAWA has a limited fund for signs to promote conservation. The fund is replenished annually based on budget availability. We approve signs based on order of application, how much traffic goes by the location, and the impact of the conservation practice.
Watershed planning
Read about the basics of watershed planning, written by a successful watershed coordinator. Watershed plans are roadmaps for improving water quality. They also reduce flood risk and can have bonus impacts like increasing wildlife habitat.
Iowa Watershed Awards
IAWA provides winners with tools they can use to tell their story statewide, build momentum for their project, and fundraise for additional impact. Winners of all three awards receive a glass award and a free feature video about their project and their impact, a value of $5,000+. We also coordinate wtih local media to celebrate their work.
Cost share print guides
IAWA releases an annual guide to help water quality professionals promote cost share programs for cover crops. Use this link to either download a printable PDF or request copies to be mailed to you.
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