The City of Mason City is the fiduciary for the Winnebago Watershed Management Coalition, a 28E joint governmental organization set up under Iowa law in 2024 to support watershed cooperation, planning, and improvements within the Winnebago River HUC8 Watershed in North Iowa. 

Mission: The Winnebago River Watershed Management Coalition’s objective is to assess and reduce flooding risks; repair, improve, and enhance the quality, appearance and recreational use of the Winnebago River Watershed by encouraging municipal, public and private support and participation through education, conservation practices, and volunteering.  

The Coalition's mailing address is:
Winnebago Watershed Management Coalition
c/o Brent Hinson, Secretary/Treasurer
10 First Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401
641-421-3613

The initial members of this intergovernmental partnership are:

Counties	Soil & Water Conservation	Cities
Cerro Gordo	Cerro Gordo SWCD	Clear Lake
Winnebago	Hancock SWCD	Forest City
Worth	Winnebago SWCD	Hanlontown
		Leland
		Mason City

All other eligible governmental entities in the region and non-governmental partners are welcomed to join the Coalition's efforts.


The Coalition's officers are:
Mark Smeby, Chair (Worth County)
Ken Nelson, Vice-Chair (Cerro Gordo County Soil & Water Conservation)
Brent Hinson, Secretary/Treasurer (City of Mason City)

Documents:
Map of Winnebago Watershed HUC8 Area

Official 28E Intergovernmental Agreement Filing (4/1/24)

Organizational Bylaws