Crops Conservation $100 million invested in Iowa water infrastructure and conservation practices The new grant program allocates $75 million for the Water Infrastructure Fund and $25 million to the Conservation Infrastructure Project. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 11, 2021 Close Photo: Betsy Freese Iowa Governor Reynolds announced a historic $100 million investment in water infrastructure and water quality efforts for the State of Iowa. Through a new grant program within Iowa Finance Authority, Gov. Reynolds is allocating $75 million for the Water Infrastructure Fund. The funding will come through federal ARPA dollars and will support projects aimed at reducing excess nutrients, improving drought resiliency, reducing flood risks, improving public health, promoting reuse of water and wastewater and providing significant economic benefits to communities and the state. The grant application process will open December 15 and can be found here. Read More: Iowa cities invest in conservation to improve water quality "We recognize the value and importance of water quality and what that means to families, businesses and economic prosperity for our state," said Gov. Reynolds. "That's why we remain committed to improving Iowa's water quality and providing these historic investments to local communities, landowners and organizations that aim to protect, preserve and restore Iowa's water resources." Read More: Use the right tools on your farm to improve water quality An additional $25 million will be allocated to the Conservation Infrastructure Project at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The Iowa Conservation Infrastructure Project brings together both public and private resources to advance the mission of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Read More: Study shows constructed wetlands are best protection for agricultural runoff into waterways In doing so, improvements will be made in priority watersheds to improve water quality, habitat, recreation opportunities and carbon sequestration. "We're not done yet," said Gov. Reynolds. "The first bill that I signed into law as Governor was Senate File 512—providing long-term dedicated funding for water quality; and since then, I've signed into law a 10-year extension to keep building on Iowa's strong record of conservation. This additional funding will provide even more cost-share incentives for Iowa's farmers and landowners to accelerate construction of conservation practices and improve water quality." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit