Streams Protected from Channel Changes in Iowa

This GIS coverage represents the streams listed in Iowa Administrative Code 567-72.50(2). List of Protected Streams. Protected Stream designation relates to Floodplain or Floodway Development Rules. More information here: Iowa Administrative Code 567-72.2(455B) Channel Changes 72.2(1) d. Protected streams. For protected streams no channel changes will be allowed, because of actual or potential significant adverse effects on fisheries, water quality, flood control, flood plain management, wildlife habitat, soil erosion, public recreation, the public health, welfare and safety, compatibility with the state water plan, rights of other landowners, and other factors relevant to the control, development, protection, allocation, and utilization of the stream. Protected stream status does not prohibit bank stabilization measures; tree maintenance or removal; maintenance or installation of tile outlets; machinery crossings, including concrete drive-throughs and bridges; boat or canoe ramps; or other structures permitted by the department; nor restrict riparian access to the protected stream for such uses as livestock watering or grazing. Protected stream status does not affect current cropping practices or require the establishment or maintenance of buffer strips, filter strips or fences along protected streams. 567—72.50 (455B) Protected streams. 72.50(1) Protected streams defined. Protected streams shall include streams designated as protected streams pursuant to the procedures of 72.51(455B), which upon designation will be listed in 72.50(2).