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
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 466B - SURFACE WATER PROTECTION, FLOOD MITIGATION, AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Section 466B.3 - Water resources coordinating council.
Section 466B.4 - Legislative findings and marketing campaign.
Section 466B.5 - Regional watershed assessment, planning, and prioritization.
Section 466B.6 - Community-based subwatershed improvement plans.
Section 466B.7 - Community-based subwatershed monitoring.
Section 466B.8 - Wastewater and storm water infrastructure assessment.
Section 466B.9 - Rulemaking authority.
Section 466B.10 - Floodplain managers.
Section 466B.11 - Flood education.
Section 466B.21 - Definitions.
Section 466B.22 - Watershed management authorities created.
Section 466B.24 - Board of directors.
Section 466B.25 - Activities coordination.
Section 466B.31 - Watershed planning advisory council.
Section 466B.32 - Watershed demonstration pilot projects.
Section 466B.41 - Definitions.
Section 466B.42 - Water quality initiative.
Section 466B.43 - Water quality agriculture infrastructure programs.
Section 466B.44 - Water quality urban infrastructure program.
Section 466B.45 - Water quality initiative fund.
Section 466B.46 - Iowa nutrient research fund — creation and purpose.
Section 466B.47 - Iowa nutrient research center — establishment and purpose.
Section 466B.48 - Iowa nutrient research center advisory council — establishment and purpose.