December 29, 2023
REAP - Resource Enhancement and Protection funding
One of the important sources of funds for natural resources, water, and soils is a program called REAP. Every year the legislature must fund this program. The program is authorized to be funded at $20 million a year; the legislators must determine how much will actually be allocated to REAP.
•REAP funds protect Iowa’s natural areas, soil conservation, water quality and historical resources.
•REAP provides jobs, encourages tourism, protects historical and cultural resources, provides recreation opportunities, and protects Iowa’s soil and water.
•Money is provided to state, cities, counties and soil conservation districts. Every county in Iowa has benefited from money spent on REAP projects.
•Although statutorily mandated at $20 million annually, each year the Iowa legislature determines the actual appropriation.
Ask your state senator and state representative to support fully funding the REAP programs at $20 million.
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