Winneshiek County earns Iowa 4-H Foundation Grant Monday, May 24, 2021 1:06 PM
Winneshiek County 4-H Program was recently awarded a grant through the Iowa 4-H Foundation for their Water Quality Workshop program.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is proud to offer grant support to state, regional, and county 4-H programs each year valued at more than $200,000. This summer, grants have been awarded to programs from over 20 counties across the state of Iowa, each offering a wide variety of 4-H opportunities and experiences.
Funds given to the Winneshiek County 4-H program will support youth education concerning the importance of water quality.
Winneshiek County is part of a region whose unique geology and topography results in some of the greatest water resources and features in the state. The natural water resources of the area will serve as the cornerstone for a series of water quality workshops. Funds will allow the county to partner with local county conservation staff and v