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Water Management

Article on how Iowans are using various drainage techniques and equipment to improve water quality.

Tags: Black Hawk County, Black Hawk County Soil and Water Conservation District, Water Quality

Water in collection area of watershed with trees growing in it

Water Flooding Over the Banks of the Turkey Creek Water Basin

Water flooding over the banks of the Turkey Creek water basin in Cass County, IA.

Tags: Cass County, Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District, Farmland, Soil and Water Conservation, Turkey Creek Watershed

Water erosion in South Fork Township; Delaware County, Iowa.

Tags: Agriculture, Delaware County Iowa, Farmland, Soil and Water Conservation, South Fork Township

Water erosion in Delaware County, Iowa.

Water erosion in Delaware County, Iowa. Fence rows like this one are a common sight. Erosion has caused soil elevation to be about two feet lower on the near side of the fence compared to the far side. Soil erosion signs like this proves that topsoil…

Tags: Agriculture, Delaware County Iowa, Farmland, Soil and Water Conservation, Soil Erosion