The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a science and technology-based framework to assess and reduce nutrients to Iowa waters and the Gulf of Mexico, will be turning 10 this year. The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) is celebrating this defining decade by recognizing the progress that has been made so far and by bringing attention to changes that still need to be made. Sean McMahon, executive director of the IAWA, said they?ll be launching a communications campaign to bring attention to the NRS.
The Iowa NRS is designed to direct efforts to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point and nonpoint sources in a scientific, reasonable, and cost-effective manner. McMahon said Iowa leads the country in conservation practices like cover crops and conservation tillage.
Since they are stewards of the land, McMahon said Iowa farmers have done a great job using conservation practices to reduce soil erosion.
McMahon also thanked several Iowa organizations for their support in developing conservation practices and promoting their adoption.
The soft launch of the communications campaign took place yesterday. McMahon said they set up a website- iowanrs10.com- that has more information.
McMahon added that improving water quality is a group effort, and he encourages farmers and landowners to try adopting at least one new conservation practice.
Again, for more information, visit iowanrs10.com.
