These grants allow local groups, and organizations like Soil and Water Conservation Districts, to create watershed projects. Watershed projects help individual Iowans make changes on the land in order to improve the quality of water entering our rivers, streams and lakes.

• DNR Watershed Planning Grants
  Help assessing your watershed for problems, creating solutions and developing a plan to improve your lake, stream or river.
  
  
• DNR Watershed Project Grants ("Section 319")
  Assistance putting your plan in place to make real changes on the land and in the water.
  
  
• Request an introductory watershed improvement folder

• Watershed Development and Planning Assistance Grants (IDALS-DSC)
• Targeted Watershed Grants (EPA)
• State Revolving Fund
• Additional funding

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