Iowa Administrative Code

apply: “Commission” means the natural resource commission. “Coordinator” means the staff person of the department responsible for implementing this division. “Department” means the department of natural resources. “Director” means the director of the department of natural resourc…

head dam public hazard program provide funds to assist development of local water trails on navigable waters of the state of Iowa and to support safety projects for low-head dams in the state of Iowa. The programs will be available to fund two types of projects: those that enhanc…

30.53(1) Water trails development program. The department will provide funds to cities and counties in the state of Iowa to plan and develop water trails throughout the state. The goal of the water trails development program is to assist and encourage the development of community…

the programs, designate a time and place for receiving proposals, identify any additional requirements to those enumerated in this division for successful applications, and provide at least 90 days for sponsors to submit such proposals. [ARC 7907C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

sponsor will agree to the following terms and conditions: 30.55(1) Agreements. Before funds are disbursed, the sponsor will enter into a project agreement with the department. The agreement shall detail and further define the relationship of the parties. 30.55(2) Timely commencem…

30.57(1) Proposals will be evaluated by the scoring committees for each program. 30.57(2) Conflict of interest. An individual who is a member, volunteer, or employee of an entity that has submitted a project shall not serve on the scoring committee during that award cycle. Instea…

30.58(1) Water trails development program. The water trails development program is limited to local divisions of Iowa government. 30.58(2) Low-head dam public hazard program. The low-head dam public hazard program is available to dam owners or their agents, including counties, ci…

30.59(1) Water trails development program. The scoring committee will evaluate proposals for water trails development projects. Eligible projects may include master planning, engineering, and development such as water accesses with parking and related easement and property acquis…

applicant may formally request a written waiver of retroactivity that, if granted by the director of the department of natural resources, will permit the applicant to acquire the real property immediately without jeopardizing the applicant’s chances of receiving a grant. However,…

30.60(1) Water trails development program. Grant proposals for water trails development projects require a minimum of 20 percent cost share of the total project to be provided by the sponsor. 30.60(2) Low-head dam public hazard program. Grant proposals for low-head dam safety and…

30.61(1) Water trails development program. The scoring committee will prioritize projects based on impacts for public use, local and private resource contributions, support of statewide and local plans and guidelines, public acceptance, safety, location on a designated or planned…

committee representing a cross section of department responsibilities for the purpose of reviewing and establishing priorities for cost sharing. [ARC 7907C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

funding at least once per year. The department shall publish on its website the date and time for submitting a funding proposal, providing at least 90 days’ notice. Applications must be submitted to the department as described on the website. [ARC 7907C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5…

a 75 percent state/25 percent local ratio. Exceptions to the normal funding formula may occur under the following conditions: 30.9(1) Where a local public agency agrees under terms of a long-term agreement to assume maintenance and operation of a department of natural resources w…

utilized by the department of natural resources to establish a priority list of watersheds above significant public lakes where private landowners are eligible to receive cost-share moneys to establish soil and water conservation practices pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 161A. [ARC…

“Commission” means the natural resource commission. “Department” means the department of natural resources. “Division” means the department of agriculture and land stewardship, division of soil conservation and water quality. “Program” means the publicly owned lakes watershed pro…

annually establish a priority list of watersheds above existing or proposed significant public lakes. [ARC 7908C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

division will then forward received applications to the department for determination of program eligibility. The department will review applications based on compliance with application requirements. [ARC 7908C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24] These rules are intended to implement …

private cost-sharing funds within the open spaces account, the county conservation account, the city park and open spaces account, and the conservation education grant program of the resource enhancement and protection (REAP) fund. [ARC 7910C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

commence and complete projects in a timely and expeditious manner. A project period commensurate with the work to be accomplished will be established and included in the project agreement. Project sponsors may receive up to 90 percent of approved grant funds at the start of the p…

prior to application scoring will not be approved. However, an applicant may make written request for a waiver of retroactivity to allow project elements to be considered for grant assistance. Waivers will be granted in writing by the director and receipt of a waiver does not ens…

if funds are available, to increase or decrease project scope or to increase or decrease project costs and grant amount. All amendments must be approved by the appropriate project review and selection committee and by the director. Amendments that result in an increase in the cos…

the administration of a project, particularly relating to all incurred expenses. These records shall be available for audit by representatives of the department and the state auditor’s office. All records shall be retained in accordance with state laws. [ARC 7910C, IAB 5/1/24, ef…

funds passes from the control of the grantee or is used for purposes other than the approved project purpose, it will be considered an unlawful use of the funds. If a grantee desires to use the approved funds for a purpose other than the approved project purpose that is an approv…

activities to inform the public of the REAP program and of their particular project. The project will not be considered successfully completed, for purposes of this rule, until evidence is provided to the department REAP coordinator that the following requirements have been met. …

be used for land easements or acquisitions, capital improvements, stabilization and protection of resources, repair and upgrading of facilities, environmental education, and equipment; except as restricted by Iowa Code section 455A.19. 33.16(1) Expenditure guidelines. All expendi…

(after the $350,000 annual allocation to the conservation education board and 1 percent of revenues to the fund are allocated to the administration fund) shall be allocated annually to the city park and open spaces grant account. That 15 percent shall be divided into three portio…

spaces account shall be made available for cost sharing with private entities for cost sharing at a maximum level of 75 percent. 33.18(1) Protection defined. Protection is defined as the purchase of all or a portion of the rights associated with ownership of real property so as t…

33.19(1) Grants and agreements. The conservation education program shall constitute a long-term integrated effort to support conservation education through formal and nonformal education projects and programs by means of competitively awarded grants and cooperative agreements. 33…

constitute a long-term integrated effort to wisely use and protect Iowa’s natural resources through the acquisition and management of public lands; the upgrading of public park and preserve facilities; environmental education, monitoring, and research; and other environmentally s…

may be submitted by institutions of higher learning; government agencies, including local school districts; private schools and home schools; area education agencies; day cares; and organizations. Preference shall be given to Iowa residents. 33.20(1) Fund distribution. The total …

33.21(1) Review committee. a. The director shall appoint a five-person review and selection committee to evaluate project applications. This committee shall include one representative of the department appointed by the director, one representative of the department of education s…

effective 8/13/25.

definition shall apply to this chapter: “Open spaces” means those natural or cultural resource areas that contain natural vegetation, fish, or wildlife, or have historic, scenic, recreation and education value. Examples of open spaces in cities and towns include, but are not limi…

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 455A.19 and 455A.21. [Filed emergency 11/7/89, after Notice 9/6/89—published 11/29/89, effective 11/7/89] [Filed 1/5/90, Notice 11/29/89—published 1/24/90, effective 3/1/90] [Filed 12/7/90, Notice 10/31/90—published 12/26/9…

33.4(1) Applications for all grant programs shall be made on forms provided by the department. 33.4(2) Applications shall provide sufficient detail as to clearly describe the scope of the project. Any application that is not complete at the time of project review and scoring, or …

director. Grants may include incidental costs associated with the acquisition, including, but not limited to, costs for appraisals, abstracts, prorated taxes, deed tax stamps, recording fees and any necessary surveys and fencing. [ARC 7910C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

groundwater hazard statement on all proposed acquisitions before the acquisition is completed. The statement must be filed with the department and county recorder pursuant to Iowa Code section 558.69. Prior to the acquisition of any property that has an abandoned or unused well, …

than the allotment available, the rating system need not be applied. All applications will be reviewed by the appropriate committee for eligibility to ensure they meet minimum scoring requirements and to ensure consistency with program policy and purposes. [ARC 7910C, IAB 5/1/24,…

but not scoring high enough to be awarded a grant immediately will be retained by the department until two months prior to the next regular submittal date during which time they may be funded. If not approved for funding by that time, applicants will be notified by the department…

include development on more than one area if that development is of a like type (e.g., tree and shrub plantings). [ARC 7910C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]