January 2023 - eNews

Happy 2023!

FY 24 member budget letters will be sent out by

February 1, 2023 via email

in preparation for budget season!

Thank you for your continued support to the MR WMA!

New Melleray Abbey Watershed Projects

At the beginning of January, I was lucky enough to be out and see some naturally created and future wetland restoration projects while talking conservation with the forester from New Melleray Abbey! They have big plans for the ~3000 acre property to restore the stream channels while improving water quality. We were lucky enough to also see half a dozen eagles, a beaver and 3 hawks!

I'll be sure to share updates of their progress along the way!

Day at the Iowa Capital

Thank you to the Center for Rural Affairs for the invitation to the State Capital for the WMAs at the Conservation Districts of Iowa Lobby Day. It was nice to talk to so many interested folks, especially those who are legislative representatives in our watershed. Pushing for more support of project coordinators statewide was the theme!

Let's keep the momentum going!

Our work in writing

Water efforts flowing forward in Maquoketa River Watershed

In 2017, local leaders in eastern Iowa came together with goals to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and protect their drinking water. Five years later, the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority (WMA) has drummed up engagement from hundreds of community members, and is well-positioned to implement future projects.