Dubuque County Watersheds

10/12/2026

10/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our final Roots to Results session last week! These field days are always a great time to connect with other farmers and grow together.

If you weren’t able to join us this time, check out this recap video and explore more resources on our website at www.dubuquecountywatersheds.org

09/30/2026

This month, we had the pleasure of partnering with the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium for the 2026 Student Ocean Conference🌊

We had a great time helping these students learn about soil and water conservation. Thanks to all involved in making this a great event!

09/22/2026

Congratulations to the Dubuque County Watershed staff on receiving the Team Impact Award at the 2026 Iowa’s Water Conference last week!

The Iowa Water Center Stewardship Awards recognize visionary, science-informed work that builds partnerships and turns ideas into action to improve water quality, water management, and community well-being.

We’re proud to see the team’s dedication and collaboration recognized. Well deserved!

09/16/2026

The Streambank Stabilization Program helps landowners protect eroding streambanks and prevent further soil loss. Eligible participants can receive cost share funding for professionally designed stabilization projects that reduce erosion, protect farmland and infrastructure, and improve local water quality.

Interested? Please contact Scott Hendricks at [email protected] and 563-213-8388, or Allisen Freihage at [email protected] and 563-451-7171 by Sept. 25, 2026.

09/14/2026

Our annual conference is just 30 days away and there is limited seating. Register today!

08/24/2026

The week is here! Join us for a Working Buffers Farm Tour this Thursday, August 27, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Randy Pancratz Farm near Zwigle.

Be sure to RSVP to Daryl ASAP at 563-357-4867 or [email protected] so we can get a headcount for dinner and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

08/10/2026

🔦 Farmer Spotlight 🔦

Meet Brian and Ashley Noonan! The Noonan family farm has been in their family since the late 1830s. Today, they raise about 60 Red Devon and Red Angus cow-calf pairs while finding ways to balance working land and conservation.

In this video, Brian and Ashley share how they’ve made conservation a foundation of their farming system, rather than something added on later, and how they’re working to build soil while keeping the land productive.

Want to learn more about conservation practices? Contact Scott Hendricks at [email protected].

08/07/2026

Join us for a Working Buffers Farm Tour on Thursday, August 27, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Randy Pancratz Farm near Zwingle.

We'll visit two local working buffer sites, talk about the benefits of the Working Buffers Program, and cover funding opportunities available to landowners. Dinner and refreshments are provided at no cost.

Please RSVP to Daryl at 563-357-4867 or [email protected], or scan the QR code on the event graphic.

06/28/2026

Conventional agriculture has taken its toll on Iowa’s farmland.