The Legislature ended the session with $25 million for the Resource Enhancement and Protection Fund, often referred to as REAP, from annual funding sources this year. In their 2014 annual report, the REAP Congress, which directs the workings of REAP and provide REAP policy suggestions, voted unanimously to recommend that the Iowa Legislature provide REAP with [...]
The Iowa House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution this week commending all Iowans who have contributed their time, energy, and commitment to ensure the success of Iowa’s nationally recognized Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. Individual Iowans and visitors to our state are encouraged to participate in an outdoor activity or event during this 25th [...]
Led by State Representative Mark Kuhn, D-Charles City, the Iowa House approved a record $16 million for Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection program (REAP) today. REAP partners with local communities to help clean the environment, protect natural resources and expand recreational opportunities. The money approved for REAP is a $500,000 increase over last year and the highest amount since [...]
