Relating to the management of soil and water resources, including projects described in the Iowa nutrient reduction strategy, and the use of a county tax levy

75 cents per $1,000 of assessed value on agricultural land in the county; and Code chapter 161F which authorizes the board of supervisors of a county to establish soil conservation and flood control districts. The bill provides that along with traditional duties and powers exercised by these bodies relating to soil erosion and flood protection, they are also to carry out water quality protection projects and operations which include efforts to maintain, protect, and improve the quality of surface water and groundwater from point and nonpoint sources in a manner consistent with the Iowa nutrient reduction strategy. The bill authorizes cooperation between districts, subdistricts, political subdivisions including through the use of Code chapter 28E and Code chapter 28F agreements, rural water districts, and rural water associations. The bill authorizes joint financing agreements and the involvement of financing entities which include public or private agencies providing funding through loans, grants, or other financial instruments.