IA HF2167

Establishes a statewide buffer strip program administered by the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality to reduce soil erosion, manage nutrients, and improve surface water quality along waterways

Creates a buffer strip program fund in the state treasury, with moneys appropriated exclusively for program administration and not reverting at fiscal year end

Appropriates $5 million annually from the general fund beginning fiscal year 2026-2027 and each fiscal year thereafter for deposit into the buffer strip program fund

Requires cost-share financing between the division and participating landowners, with division contributions potentially accounting for landowner income reduction from enrolled land

Authorizes the program to be administered in conjunction with the existing in-field infrastructure program for soil conservation projects on agricultural land