A bill for an act providing for a manure management planning map.

HF 2445 requires Iowa's Department of Natural Resources to create and publish an interactive digital map showing areas vulnerable to manure pollution from animal feeding operations (AFOs). The map identifies risks based on terrain, weather patterns, and proximity to water sources like rivers or wells. Farmers applying manure from AFOs must verify they consulted this map before application, as part of their required manure management or nutrient management plans. This affects all AFO operators, including those with confinement feeding operations and open feedlots, by adding a mandatory step to reduce runoff risks. The map is designed to help farmers apply manure more efficiently while protecting water quality.