This is Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week

Photo courtesy of Randy Uhl

Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week runs through the upcoming Sunday.  The statewide observance is an opportunity to recognize the important conservation practices placed on Iowa's landscape and bring attention to the ongoing work by farmers, landowners and urban residents to protect the state's soil and water resources.

"Soil and Water Conservation Week is a great opportunity to highlight the important work being done to prevent soil erosion and protect water quality in Iowa," said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey.  "It is vital that we preserve these resources that help make Iowa agriculture so productive and such a key driver of our state's economy."

Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week is in coordination with the national Stewardship Week, sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts.