Leopold Center - 2008 Policy Initiative Grant Profile

State Policy Alternatives for Biofuels Industry Support of Sustainable Production of Biofuels Feedstocks
$40,000, 2 years, Duane Sand, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Des Moines [ P2008-03] STATEWIDE

This project will explore public policy options that reward linking the growing bioeconomy to environmental stewardship. Consultant Duane Sand will contract with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to lead and implement this project. The project supports “research that will help policy makers formulate sound decisions regarding sustainable agriculture practices and systems.” It will explore and articulate some traditional funding options as well as some new, creative ideas. The ideas will evolve and improve during the project, as a variety of perspectives and information are brought to light during a series of interviews.

Duane Sand
Duane Sand is an environmental consultant from Norwalk, Iowa. Most of his work is for the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, where he coordinates work on state appropriations, federal farm policy and model watershed projects. From 1981 to 1993 he was with the INHF coordinating soil and water conservation projects related to agriculture. Prior to that, he was employed by the Soil Conservation Service for seven years. He has many years of experience working with clean water and sustainable agriculture coalitions, at both the state and national levels. He is a member and volunteer for several Iowa environmental organizations.