Watershed Management Authority

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The Middle Iowa Watershed Management Authority (MIWMA) formed in June 2023, and is a group of cities, counties, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) working together toward watershed improvements, with focus on improving water quality and habitat, and reducing risk from floods. There are currently 15 members but the authority is open to new members as the watershed overlaps jurisdictional boundaries of 10 counties, 34 cities, and 10 SWCDs.

Many partners and stakeholders are active with the MIWMA, including both state and federal organizations, non-profits, and unincorporated communities. A complete list of eligible and member cities and counties is provided in the official MIWMA 28E Agreement, which is maintained on the Iowa DNR web site.

Current Member Counties

  • Iowa County
  • Johnson County
  • Linn County
  • Marshall County
  • Poweshiek County

Current Member Cities

  • Belle Plaine
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Chelsea
  • Marshalltown
  • North Liberty
  • Solon
  • Walford

Current Member Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs)

  • Iowa County SWCD
  • Marshall County SWCD
  • Tama County SWCD

Get Involved

The MIWMA meets quarterly.  If you want to get involved, or just stay in the loop with MIWMA meetings and events, contact us!  The MIWMA is a great way to meet others who live, work, and play in the watershed.   

28E Agreement

07.30.25 Filed 28E Agreement

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