Iowa HF151 mandates riparian protection measures for landowners near public water sources to prevent erosion and runoff pollution.
Iowa HF151 requires landowners with property adjacent to public water sources to establish and maintain riparian protection measures. These measures can be either a riparian protection buffer consisting of perennial vegetation or an alternative riparian protection practice. The measures must comply with a riparian protection compliance plan approved by the division of soil conservation and water quality. The bill outlines specific widths and timeframes for compliance, with potential waivers for certain conditions.
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