465A.1 Statement of purpose — intent. 1. The general assembly finds that: a. Iowa’s most significant open space lands are essential to the well-being and quality of life for Iowans and to the economic viability of the state’s recreation and tourism industry. b. Many areas of high national significance in the state have not received […]
465A.2 Statewide open space acquisition and protection program — objectives and agency duties. 1. The department of natural resources has the following duties in undertaking programs to meet the objectives stated in section 465A.1. a. Prepare and conduct new education and awareness programs designed to create greater public understanding of the needs, issues, and opportunities […]
465A.3 Funding sources. 1. To achieve the purposes of this chapter, the department, other state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, and private organizations may use funds from the following sources: a. Appropriations by the general assembly. b. Private grants and gifts. c. Federal grants and loans intended for these purposes. 2. The department may […]
465A.4 Payment in lieu of property taxes. As a part of the budget proposal submitted to the general assembly under section 455A.4, subsection 1, paragraph “c”, the director of the department of natural resources shall submit a budget request to pay the property taxes for the next fiscal year on open space property acquired by […]
