Only practices whose function improves water quality will be eligible for funds. These practices are identified in the nutrient reduction strategy or by the division. Practices shall meet applicable Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation standards and specifications or applicable standards and specifications set out by the department. Urban infrastructure program projects shall meet the applicable standards in the Iowa storm water management manual published by the department of natural resources. Permanent practices eligible for funding include but are not limited to wetlands, bioreactors, buffers, structures, land use changes, terraces, waterways and managed drainage systems. Management practices eligible for funding include but are not limited to cover crops and living mulches. Application may be made to the division for cost-share funding for individual cost-share practices or for projects.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-16.4