Governor Chet Culver and DNR Director Richard Leopold announced July 17, 2008 that eligible watersheds in Iowa may qualify for federal funds under EPA's Targeted Watersheds Grant Program.

Under this program, $4.2 million is available to support the protection and restoration of the country's water resources through a holistic watershed approach. This program is designed to encourage successful community-based approaches and techniques to protect water resources throughout the country. Governor Culver can nominate an unlimited number of meritorious projects for funding consideration by EPA. Successful applicants will be eligible for funding of $100,000 to $1 million.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the FY2008/2009 Targeted Watersheds Grant Program. Applications must be received by August 22, 2008 to be considered for funding. Governor Culver will submit Iowa's nominations to EPA, with final selections being determined by EPA.

Applications should be submitted to:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E. 9th St.
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Attn: Steve Hopkins or Kyle Ament

Additional information:
DNR press release (*.pdf)

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
Steve Hopkins, (515) 281-6402 or Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov

Additional information regarding The Targeted Watersheds Grant Program, including Iowa projects funded under previous grant cycles, can be found at the following EPA site: www.epa.gov/twg.

DNR Contact
Steve Hopkins
DNR Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov