Northeast Iowa RC&D and many volunteer organizations have been collecting and analyzing water quality in the Upper Iowa River Watershed for over 25 years. This Wings2Water award allows the organization to continue the program and also make the data available to the public using an interactive platform on the www.upperiowariver.org website.
About Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development:
Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. is located in the far northeast corner of Iowa in the community of Postville. We are a 501(c)(3) organization serving a seven-county region including Allamakee, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties, as well as outside this area when benefits are expected to come back to the region.
Northeast Iowa RC&D works on between 50 and 75 projects annually. To ensure those projects are successful, the employees make it a priority to give a voice to and partner with as many individuals, stakeholders, and organizations, as possible. Directors volunteer their time and resources to provide oversight and support for the staff and projects.
Wings2Water offers two types of grants to deserving organizations and individuals that help fulfill the mission of our organization. One is for educational programs; the other is for projects that improve and/or restore water quality or help reduce nutrient pollution runoff.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients this year,” said Rebekah Jones, Wings2Water Board President. “With a surge in applications, we’re seeing a growing commitment within our communities to address water quality issues, and we’re incredibly proud of the diverse range of initiatives these funds will support. Together, we’re making strides toward cleaner water locally and downstream.”
These grants are made possible by generous support from corporate sponsors including GreenState Credit Union, TrueNorth, and New Leader Manufacturing, as well as round-it-up donations from travelers at the Eastern Iowa Airport.