Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Wallace State Office Building 502 E. 9th Street Des Moines, IA PH: Vince Sitzmann

DSCWQ Staffing Numbers in Secretaries 46 Technicians 19 Environmental Specialists DSCWQ Staff Numbers in Secretaries 34 Technicians 6 Environmental Specialists

Accomplishments over the past two years Increased emphasis on management practices – 2,500 1 st time users in last 3 years through WQI Cost share expenditures over the past two years – 2014: $9.5 million – 2015: $9.8 million Urban Conservation

State Workload Analysis Updated on annual basis Utilize a 3-year running average Incorporates usage of state cost share programs – IFIP, REAP, water quality projects, loans Incorporates usage of federal cost share programs

Secretaries vs. Technicians Secretaries – Workload based on the number of claims Technicians – Workload based on total project costs – Variables such as existing state and federal staffing considered

Workload Analysis For Secretaries Secretary Rank Based on # of Claims 3 Year Average All Practices DistrictTotal Project CostsCost Share AmountCountCount Rank ADAIR SWCD $ 582,871 $ 232, ADAMS SWCD $ 760,406 $ 387, ALLAMAKEE SWCD $ 220,359 $ 106, APPANOOSE SWCD $ 539,043 $ 206, AUDUBON SWCD $ 395,414 $ 140, BENTON SWCD $ 193,812 $ 103, BLACK HAWK SWCD $ 411,103 $ 245, BOONE SWCD $ 47,704 $ 25, BREMER SWCD $ 17,857 $ 9, BUCHANAN SWCD $ 81,637 $ 40, BUENA VISTA SWCD $ 42,308 $ 16,

Workload Analysis for Technicians Secretary Rank Based on # of ClaimsTechnician Rank Based on Total Project Cost 3 Year Average All Practices3 Year Average Stormwater and Ag Waste Removed District Total Project Costs Cost Share AmountCountCount Rank Total Project Cost Rank Total Project Costs Cost Share AmountCountCount Rank ADAIR SWCD $ 582,871 $ 232, $ 582,871 $ 232, ADAMS SWCD $ 760,406 $ 387, $ 760,406 $ 387, ALLAMAKEE SWCD $ 220,359 $ 106, $ 220,359 $ 106, APPANOOSE SWCD $ 539,043 $ 206, $ 536,736 $ 204, AUDUBON SWCD $ 395,414 $ 140, $ 395,414 $ 140, BENTON SWCD $ 193,812 $ 103, $ 191,290 $ 101, BLACK HAWK SWCD $ 411,103 $ 245, $ 129,413 $ 57, BOONE SWCD $ 47,704 $ 25, $ 47,304 $ 25, BREMER SWCD $ 17,857 $ 9, $ 17,857 $ 9, BUCHANAN SWCD $ 81,637 $ 40, $ 81,211 $ 39, BUENA VISTA SWCD $ 42,308 $ 16, $ 42,308 $ 16, BUTLER SWCD $ 43,255 $ 26, $ 43,188 $ 26, CALHOUN SWCD $ 46,513 $ 24, $ 46,513 $ 24, CARROLL SWCD $ 176,874 $ 85, $ 175,417 $ 83, CASS SWCD $ 712,971 $ 342, $ 712,971 $ 342,

What Does The Future Of Conservation Look Like? Increased attention on management practices and reduction of nutrient losses – Nutrient Reduction Strategy Increased role for SWCDs – Managing funds, programs, and staff

Future Boots on the Ground Level staff numbers Part-time secretaries in lowest workload counties? Hybrid “secretary/technician” positions?

Cooperative Working Agreements Farm Bill 13 CRP/ District Buffer Initiative District Interns District Technicians