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We are a nonprofit association of contractors dedicated to the professional conservation of soil and water.
About Us
Iowa LICA Conservation Demonstration Farm
With more than 90% of Iowa’s land used for agriculture, conserving our soil and water is important for the livelihood of future generations within our state and nationwide.
While farming, construction, and landscaping operations integrate new technologies and emerging trends, state legislative and regulatory policies also must evolve to ensure protective and ethical practices to conserve soil and water integrity. Professional contractors working on our land deserve to have trusted resources for staying informed of conservation best practices while still optimizing profitability.
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (Iowa LICA) is the state’s leading resource for individuals and businesses dedicated to land management practices that protect our soil and water. Our multi-generational membership values sharing, learning, and promoting best practices, operations, and equipment that safeguards the integrity of our soil and water for future generations.
240+
Contractor members
2
Contributing members
74
Associate members
15
Retired members
History
The Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) is a national organization dedicated to encouraging high standards of workmanship in resources management and land improvement practices, while promoting enterprises in the area of land improvement contracting. LICA’s membership includes men and women whose determination, commitment, skills, and ability to adapt to a constantly changing business environment forms the organization’s solid foundation.
Established March 2, 1959, Iowa Land Imrovement Contractors Association (Iowa LICA) has been a local arm of LICA, bringing together professionals in Iowa who are dedicated to learning, sharing, and promoting ethical practices that improve and conserve Iowa’s soil and water for future generations.
Whether you are a land improvement contractor or a company, firm, or manufacturer that provides materials, equipment, and services to contractors and landowners, we encourage you to consider joining our membership. As a growing non-profit assiciation, Iowa LICA provides access to education, strong industry relationships, and business resources that support ethical practices, continual learning, and investment in the future of Iowa’s valuable soil and water.
Iowa LICA members include companies and individuals who work in:
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Excavation
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Earth moving
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Landscaping
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Drainage
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On-site waste treatment
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Paving
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Reclamation
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Trucking
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Other related services
Iowa LICA Conservation Demonstration Farm
On November 10, 2003, Iowa LICA proudly acquired an 80-acre farm located just outside of Melbourne, IA. This farm has since become the Iowa LICA Conservation Demonstration Farm, showcasing our commitment to environmental stewardship. By implementing various conservation practices over the years, we have successfully controlled runoff from a exceeding 1,000 acres.
Our efforts have resulted in the farm effectively stopping over 50% of phosphates and nearly 100% of nitrates from entering the water, exemplifying the vital work Iowa LICA contractors perform daily to protect our waters from nutrient soil pollution.
