REAP - Resource Enhancement and Protection funding

One of the important sources of funds for natural resources, water, and soils is a program called REAP.  Every year the legislature must fund this program.  The program is authorized to be funded at $20 million a year; the legislators must determine how much will actually be allocated to REAP.

• REAP funds protect Iowa’s natural areas, soil conservation, water quality and historical resources.
• REAP provides jobs, encourages tourism, protects historical and cultural resources, provides recreation opportunities, and protects Iowa’s soil and water.
• Money is provided to the state, cities, counties and soil conservation districts. Every county in Iowa has benefited from money spent on REAP projects.
• Although statutorily mandated at $20 million annually, each year the Iowa legislature determines the actual appropriation.

The REAP law expires on June 30, 2026.  The legislature passed SF646 which would extend REAP until 2028.  The bill is now waiting for the governor to sign.   

What you can do

Ask Governor Reynolds to sign SF646.  You can phone the Governor's office at 515-281-5211, write a letter, or send an electronic message to E-Mail  (Note: To electronically send a letter to the governor, you must use the governor's website.)

Gov. Kim Reynolds
State Capitol
1007 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319