Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-22.21

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 27-22.21 - Soil and water resource conservation plan development

This rule establishes criteria for districts to develop a plan to preserve and protect the public interest in the soil and water resources of this state and for future generations.

(1)Plan development criteria. The soil and water conservation district commissioners will develop a soil and water resource conservation plan as required by Iowa Code section 161 A.4 that will include the content items required by rule 22.30(161A).

The district commissioners will use the following planning process criteria:

a. Examine and inventory the current resource situation.

b. Identify current problems.

c. List available resources-human and financial.

d. Determine objectives and goals.

e. Determine the best course of action to obtain those objectives and goals.

f. Review the action periodically for progress and effectiveness.

(2)Plan development deadline. The soil and water resource conservation plan should be developed by May 31, 1991. The duration of the plan is five years. After five years, the plan should be revised and updated. It will go through the adoption and approval process again.

(3)Participation in the planning process. Each soil and water conservation district should enlist the support and input of public and private sector agencies and organizations, including the county board of supervisors, the USDA Soil Conservation Service, the Cooperative Extension Service, and the division.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-22.21