Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy 2013-2014 annual progress report (From Strategy Release through May 30th, 2014)

The Nutrient Reduction Strategy Annual Progress Report is assigned to the Water Resources Coordinating Council and follows the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) ( nutrientstrategy.iastate.edu ) framework that is based on EPA recommendations provided in their March 16, 2001 memo, “Working in Partnership with States to Address Phosphorus and Nitrogen Pollution through Use of a Framework for State Nutrient Reduction.” The annual report provides progress updates on point source and nonpoint source efforts related to the action items listed in the elements of the strategy and updates on implementation activities to achieve reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus loads.