Dubuque County Watersheds

04/29/2026

Last week and this week we have been out doing Haney Soil Tests for a number of growers in Dubuque County. Excited to see how conservation practices; like cover crops and no-till, and lack of practices, affect our soil health! We can’t wait to share these results with our farmers!

04/16/2026

We are out biomass sampling our drone seeded cover crops that were seeded last year from Aug 1st-Oct 1st, and we cannot believe the growth we are having! Not only do these cover crops help stop erosion, they also help with water infiltration, building organic matter, nutrient cycling, and help support our biotic community under the soil. Look how happy these earthworms are!

04/13/2026

We’re in the news! 📰

Dubuque County Watersheds’ 2026 Cover Crop Program was recently featured, highlighting its growth. The article showcases how this no-cost program is improving soil health, supporting farmers, and strengthening conservation efforts across the county.

Check out the full story to learn more about the program and its impact! Interested in participating? Contact Scott Hendricks at [email protected] or call 563-213-8388.

Dubuque County Watersheds’ 2026 Cover Crop Program has grown to reach over 140 farmers and include over 18,000 acres of farmland in the area, but organizers continue to accept applications

03/20/2026

Outfall monitoring on a beautiful day!

03/18/2026

The bid window is officially open for licensed drone operators to seed cover crops on up to 20,000 acres across Dubuque County!

Request Bid: https://scf-web.files.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Request-for-Bids-Dubuque-Cover-Crop-drone-services-2026.pdf?dm=1773698314

The deadline to submit bids is April 10, 2026 at 5pm CST

03/17/2026

Check out our database and inspection mapping for MS4 activities in Dubuque County watersheds. This public data resource helps our partners and supporters stay up to date on stormwater infrastructure, inspections, and watershed conditions.

“Read Only” version of all MS4 and Dubuque County Watershed activities. All data is currently from January 2026 on. Improvements will be made in the future to log older data in the system.

03/12/2026

Stormwater professionals, mark your calendar!

IStorm 2026 is coming up April 22 and 23 in Cedar Falls. This statewide conference brings together stormwater, watershed, engineering, and conservation professionals for two days of learning, networking, and practical ideas.

Learn more and register today at https://iowastormwater.org/conference-registration/

03/05/2026

The 2026 Cover Crop Program from Dubuque County Watersheds is back! Get help establishing cover crops (drone or drill seeding), improve soil health, and reduce erosion.

Program supported by Sand County Foundation and the USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Interested? Contact Scott Hendricks (563-213-8388) or Allisen Freihage (563-451-7171) to learn more!

03/05/2026

Located at 7896 Burds Rd Peosta, IA 52068 There will be Food Trucks Available for dinner options. Please bring a notebook and pen. Contact WLL at: 319-826-1132 or [email protected]

02/27/2026

Together, we can reduce litter, protect our environment, and take pride in our community.

Get started at cityofdubuque.org/AdoptASpot

💚 Love where you live? Show it!

Through Dubuque’s Adopt-A-Spot Program, you can “adopt” a section of City property and help keep it clean. Streets, parks, trails, and more are available!
The City provides supplies, and volunteers commit to a once-a-month cleanup from March through November.

Together, we can reduce litter, protect our environment, and take pride in our community.

Get started at cityofdubuque.org/AdoptASpot

02/12/2026

Looking for ways to cut costs and strengthen your grazing system? Check out Beyond the Fence: Grazing, Virtual Fence and Fertilizer Reduction! This field day will highlight practical strategies farmers can use to improve profitability while supporting soil health and conservation.

Join on March 3 in Calmar or March 4 in Peosta. The event is free, but RSVP is requested by February 23.

Register by February 23 at https://iowadairycenter.com/tours-events/field-day.php