Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - (Page 54) Source Water Protection Corner: Innovative Groups Assist Communities and Landowners with Storm Water Issues BY LISA WALTERS, SOURCE WATER SPECIALIST, IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION STORM WATER WILL continue to be a water resource concern. Water recharge for surface and groundwater occurs from rain or snow falling on the landscape and flowing overland to rivers or soaking into the ground. The quality of water is dependent on what material the water picks up when going to these reservoirs. Driving through Iowa, the landscape has agricultural fields, livestock, wildlife refuges and even urban or developed areas. I have had the privilege to work with different groups that can provide technical assistance and even funding sources to help with storm water problems. Urban The Urban Resources & Borderland Alliance Network (URBAN) serves the Des Moines Metro Area, as well as the Dallas, Marion, Polk and Story Soil & Water Conservation Districts. The mission of URBAN is to improve water quality and natural resource conservation in urban and developing areas by providing education, information and technical assistance to government units, the development community and citizens in Iowa. URBAN has been working to help communities adopt resource protection methods such as conservation buffers and ordinances for water quality protection. URBAN also provides public outreach, education and awareness of storm water quality issues. URBAN strives to illustrate the impacts of development on water quality, and to demonstrate how changes in storm water management practices can positively impact water quality. The URBAN Board, comprised of SWCD Commissioners, has worked to illustrate the benefits of urban conservation in Iowa. The goal is to provide funding for urban conservation practices and staff assistance in urbanizing areas. 54 • Third Quarter 2008 Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Contents From the President From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? Weaving the Wireless Web Rural Water and the Farm Bill Ensuring Your Water System's Security Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency New Technology Making a Difference By Being Involved Regulatory Update Source Water Protection Corner Throwing My Loop Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference Advertisers.com Index to Advertisers From the CEO Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0412 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0312 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0212 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0112 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0411 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0311 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0211 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0111 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0410 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0310 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0210 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0110 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0409 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0309 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0209 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0109 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0408 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0308 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0208 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/NRWQ0108 http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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