A Watershed Management Authority (WMA) is an opportunity for cities, counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), a benefitted lake district, our partners, and stakeholders to cooperatively engage in watershed planning and management.
The State of Iowa passed legislation authorizing the creation of Watershed Management Authorities in 2010.
The Maquoketa River WMA formed in 2017.
The Maquoketa River WMA was formed by resident grassroots efforts. Interested residents wanted to focus on improving water quality, reduce flooding, and protecting local drinking water.
Our Members
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Delaware SWCD
Dubuque SWCD
Fayette SWCD
Jackson SWCD
Jones SWCD
Linn SWCD
Counties
Buchanan County
Clinton County
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Jackson County
Jones County
Linn County
Cities
Andrew
Baldwin
Cascade
Delaware
Delhi
Dyersville
Goose Lake
Hopkinton
Lamont
La Motte
Manchester
Maquoketa
Monticello
Preston
Ryan
Spragueville
Strawberry Point
Worthington
Wyoming
Benefitted Lake District
Counties
Counties
Lake Delhi District
Protecting Local Drinking Water
Reducing Flooding
Supporting Positive Soil Health Practices
Promoting Recreation
Improving overall water quality
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OFFICERS
Larry McDevitt, Chair
Mick Michel, Vice Chair
Steve Leonard, Secretary/Treasurer