Southfork Watershed Alliance

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Southfork Watershed Alliance SFWA is a grassroots watershed conservation group devoted to improving water quality within the watershed of the South Fork of the Iowa River.

The South Fork water quality project began in May 1999 with a group of interested residents and business leaders who indicated support in establishing a comprehensive watershed program. After several meetings, a work group representing a broad cross-section of agriculture - business, governmental and community leaders - formed the Southfork Watershed Alliance. The SFWA was the first farmer-led watershed conservation group formed in the state of Iowa and is also the longest running. The focus of the Alliance is to improve and enhance the current environmental and water quality status within the watershed of the South Fork of the Iowa River. Together with Tipton and Beaver Creek, the South Fork drains approximately 200,000 acres in Hardin, Hamilton, Franklin and Wright counties. The Alliance has raised initial seed money from both private and public sectors to initiate long-term planning, for the placement of staff to build relationships with stakeholders involved in the partnership and to assist in the development of conservation practices. The ultimate success of the project is dependent on effective partnerships - grassroots partners working to identify problems and encourage the near-term implementation of soil and nutrient management practices - a true cooperative effort toward a common goal. The mission of the Southfork Watershed Alliance - to protect, preserve and enhance the natural resources of the watershed of the South Fork and its tributaries through voluntary and community support - is a fundamental part of Iowa's overall environmental goals. Through the commitment of dedicated people and the Alliance partnership, the long-term project goals are achievable.

This position has been reposted! Applications due July 21.
07/06/2026

This position has been reposted! Applications due July 21.

Applications are being accepted through July 21st!

06/26/2026
Field day in Kanawha on June 25!Registration and refreshments will start at 8:30 a.m., and the field day will begin at 9...
06/04/2026

Field day in Kanawha on June 25!

Registration and refreshments will start at 8:30 a.m., and the field day will begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and the meeting is open to the public.

Farm in North Central Iowa? Catch the ISU Northern Research Farm summer field day on Thursday, June 25!

Field tour topics will discuss oat production management, herbicide injury and current growing season conditions and impacts on crop growth and development.

RSVP by June 22 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-northern-research-and-demonstration-farm-hold-field-day-june-25

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ISU Extension and Outreach - Hancock County, Iowa, ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County, ISU Extension and Outreach - Kossuth County, Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension, Franklin County Extension, Humboldt County-Iowa State Extension and Outreach, Winnebago County ISU Extension

06/02/2026

Ride the Watershed event Saturday, June 6 has been cancelled.

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Come help improve water quality in the South Fork! Hardin County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a p...
04/22/2026

Come help improve water quality in the South Fork! Hardin County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a project coordinator to work with farmers and landowners interested in installing edge-of-field practices.

Please visit: https://tinyurl.com/HardinProjectCoordinator to read the job description! Applications are being accepted until 5/26/26.

Another fall forum in the books, and this was one of the best yet. Tremendous speakers sparked insightful conversation w...
11/21/2025

Another fall forum in the books, and this was one of the best yet. Tremendous speakers sparked insightful conversation with an engaged crowd. Thanks to all who came and all who supported this event!

If you enjoyed yourself, please consider coming to our December meeting on Dec 9 at noon in the lower level of the Hardin County USDA service center. All are welcome!

📸: Jacob Bolson

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840 Brooks Road
Iowa Falls, IA
50126

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