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Bear Creek Watershed Project

Funding opportunties

The Bear Creek Watershed Project has a number of funding opportunities for local citizens in the Delaware County watershed. Conservation practices eligible for cost-share funding include:

  • Manure structure: 75 percent total
  • Grade stabilization structure: 75 percent
  • No-till incentive: $10 per acre
  • Grassed waterways: 75 percent
  • Sediment and water control basins: 75 percent
  • Terraces: 75 percent
  • Streambank stabilization: 75 percent

For additional information on funding opportunities with the Bear Creek Watershed Project, contact Mike Freiburger, watershed coordinator, at (563) 927-4250 or Michael.Freiburger@ia.nacdnet.net

For More Information
Local:
Mike Freiburger
Bear Creek Watershed Project Coordinator
(563) 927-4250
Michael.Freiburger@ia.nacdnet.net
Delaware County NRCS Office

Statewide:
Steve Hopkins
DNR Watershed Improvement Program Grants Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov

 

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