Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District
Monroe County, Iowa
2021 SCIACC WMA
Board of Directors
Elected Officers:
Joe Pyle: Chairperson/Treasurer, Monroe County SWCD Commissioner
Steve Mc Combs: Vice-Chair, Marion County Board of Supervisors
Linda Heller: Co-Treasurer, City of Albia Clerk
Charles Moore: Co-Treasurer, Appanoose SWCD County Commissioner
Janelle K. Randau: Secretary, SCIACC WMA Project Coordinator/Monroe County SWCD
Board of Directors (Annual Appointments) -
Appanoose Co. SWCD – Charles Moore/alternate Sharon Redinbaugh
Lucas Co. Board of Supervisors - Dennis Smith/alternate Larry Davis
Lucas Co. SWCD - Jeff Telleen/alternate Keith Loynachan
Mahaska Co. SWCD – Steve DeJong/alternate Don Willemsen
Marion Co. CBS - Steve McCombs/alternate Tyler Christian
Marion Co. SWCD – Cindi Bensink/alternate n/a
Monroe Co. CBS - Mike Beary/alternate Jeremiah Selby
Monroe Co. SWCD - Joe Pyle/alternate Bob Scott
City of Albia - Linda Heller/alternate n/a
City of Melrose - John Parkin/alternate Cody Ryan
Monroe Co. producer - Mike DeCook (At-Large member)
Monroe Co. PF/QF - Jim Nelson (At-Large member)
Our Vision
Is to engage community efforts that will benefit our natural resources today, while improving soil health and protecting water quality of Cedar Creek for tomorrow.
Our Mission
Is to collaborate with its members to increase awareness while engaging the public in protecting Cedar Creek and its watershed to improve soil conservation and water quality for generations to come.
Background
Cedar Creek has a large watershed covering 269,512 acres and is comprised of 14 sub-watersheds that extends into 5 local counties: Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion and Monroe. The headwaters start in Lucas County and at the Appanoose - Monroe County line, where it extends northward into Marion County, out-letting at the Des Moines River two miles south of Tracy, Iowa, which is approximately 16 miles north of Eddyville, Iowa.
Due to water quality issues caused by severe flooding and erosion problems, a local non-profit group known as a Watershed Management Authority (WMA), was organized to collaborate and implement solutions addressing these issues to improve water quality.
On August 13, 2015, with full support from Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion and Monroe Soil Water Conservation Districts, along with Lucas, Marion and Monroe County Board of Supervisors, and City of Albia and Melrose Municipalities, a working agreement (28E) was established formally founding the “South Central Iowa Cedar Creek Watershed Management Authority” (SCIACC WMA).
Newsletters and Updates
Supporting Information
Watershed Management Plan Coming Soon
Goals
Despite residents’ best efforts and long history of attempting to mitigate challenges in the watershed, Cedar Creek still experiences significant flooding and water quality issues. An estimated 329,080.00 tons of sediment, equivalent to 16,454 dump truck loads, of soil is being lost every year. That’s enough soil to fill a 16 story building on Kinnick stadium every year! As a result, the South Central Iowa Cedar Creek WMA established the following goals to address issues in the watershed. Meeting these goals will be key to this project’s success. As more frequent and destructive flood events occur water quality downstream will only continue to deteriorate from excessive sedimentation and nutrient loss. This is and will continue to be very costly, not only in terms of agricultural losses, but also for those who use the Des Moines River downstream!
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Provide community awareness & education
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Reduce sediment reaching Cedar Creek by applying conservation practices
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Reduce flooding and protect infrastructure
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Increase safety
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Improve water quality
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Protect and sustain our natural resources
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Support a healthy stream & wildlife habitat
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Support productive land uses & recreation
To help support our continued efforts, please consider sending your donation to:
SCIACC WMA 1701 S B St. Ste. 100 Albia, IA 52531
*If you have any questions regarding the SCIACC WMA, please contact Janelle K. Randau, Project Coordinator SCIACC WMA-Monroe Co SWCD, at 641-932-5144, Ext.3. Thank you.
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Partners
●Farm Bureau - Monroe, Lucas, Marion and Mahaska ● SWCD - Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe Counties
● County Board of Supervisors - Lucas, Marion, Monroe ● City of Albia and Melrose ● Pheasants Forever - Monroe, Lucas, Marion and Mahaska
● IDNR ● IDALS ● Pathfinders RC&D ● IFC/IIHR ● USGS ● Ottumwa Water & Hydro ● IA DOT ● Albia Chamber of Commerce
If you are interested in becoming a partner with South Central Iowa Cedar Creek WMA, please contact monroe.county.swcd@gmail.com