Acquiring At-Risk Ag Land as a Part of Flood Plain Management

Bruce G. Mountain, Shawn A. Dettmann 1

Abstract

A window of opportunity has been opened to acquire at-risk agricultural flood plain ground from willing sellers. By combining funding from several government agencies with nonprofit initiative, we can restore wetlands and floodplain wildlife habitat, improve water quality and provide temporary flood water storage.

  1. Bruce G. Mountain, Land Projects Director, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Shawn A. Dettmann, Natural Resources Conservation Service, District Conservationist, Louisa County, Iowa.

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