Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-22.30

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

Rule 27-22.30 - Soil and water resource conservation plan content

The plan will preserve and protect the public interest in the soil and water resources of this state for future generations. It will include the proper control of and use of the soil and water resources by measures including, but not limited to, the control of floods, the control of erosion by water or by wind, the preservation of the quality of water for its optimum use for agricultural, irrigation, recreational, industrial, and domestic purposes, all of which shall be presumed to be conducive to the public health, convenience, and welfare, both present and future.

(1)Plan content.

a. Preface.

(1) Purpose of the soil and water resource conservation planning process.

(2) Credits to sources and those assisting in the planning.

(3) Credits to groups providing input for district objectives and goals.

b. Organization and authorities.

c. General description of soil and water conservation district.

d. Inventory of soil, water, and related natural resources.

(1) Existing land use-general description.

(2) Soil resources.

(3) Water resources.

(4) Recreation and wildlife resources.

(5) Mining and mineral resources.

(6) Land management.

(7) Factors limiting practice application.

(8) Actions needed to overcome limiting factors.

e. District objectives, goals, and priorities.

f.District policies.

g. Statement of adoption.

h. Statement of approval.

i. Maps.

(2)Annual review. There shall be an annual review of the plan by the district that will assist in developing the annual work plan. The plan may be amended as a part of the annual review.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-22.30