Be sure to check out the Blue-Green Action Platform (BlueGAP) displays during breaks at the Iowa Water Conference. They include this project about J.N. "Ding" Darling, a natural conservationist. University of Iowa

From data to stories...David Cwiertny addresses a full breakout session at the Iowa Water Conference to discuss the BlueGAP initiative...bridging communities upstream and downstream to reduce nitrogen pollution.

Congratulations to Kevin Cooper -- Nevada High School Vocational Ag teacher, FFA Advisor, & part-time farmer. He not only teaches his students about #waterquality practices like #covercrops and buffer strips, he implements these practices on his own farm.

Yes, "Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You."

The Universities Council on Water Resources and National Institutes for Water Resources invite you to submit Special Session proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN. Info here: ucowr.org/wp-content/upl… Proposals due Oct. 11th.

Join tomorrow at 1 CT to learn about #HABs and more!

Make plans to join the @inrc_wq seminar this afternoon featuring information from USGS. This fall series highlights trends of surface and groundwater nutrients and #waterquality around the country.

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 5th Annual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Virtual Symposium has been extended to this Friday, November 1st!

Iowa is leading the way on flood-smart agriculture solutions!🌾 We're excited to share new research in partnership with Iowa State University that shows how farmers can use multi-cropping to reduce flooding, boost soil health, and protect communities. bit.ly/multicropping

The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is seeking oral presentations, posters, symposia, and workshops for the 80th SWCS International Annual Conference in Costa Mesa, California, August 3-6, 2025. Submission deadline is February 3, 2025! swcs.org/25AC

Join this webinar at 1:00 p.m. today!

Make plans to join this symposium tomorrow!

We are seeking proposals for this year's 104 (b) competitive grants program. The program includes 1) a targeted seed grant research competition, and 2) a graduate student supplemental research competition. Letters of intent are due January 18th. iowawatercenter.org/news/2025-requ…

ATTENTION researchers, practitioners, and advocates focused on Iowa's water resources: Call for Presentation proposals and Posters for the 2025 Iowa Water Conference. More info here: iowawatercenter.org/news/2025-iowa…

All Iowans have a role to play in soil conservation and #waterquality. “Water quality improvements aren’t just the responsibility of rural Iowa farmers...It’s incumbent upon all of us to do our part to clean up and improve our water.”

3 days of #RAGBRAI2025 are in the books! Look for the Iowa Conservation Tent [NRCS_Iowa CDI Iowa SWCS Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship] this week: ➡️ WED: 300 S Main St, Ventura ➡️ THURS: 33492 Hwy 57, Aplington ➡️ FRI: 8242 E. Dunkerton Rd, Dunkerton Stop to hydrate & boost your potassium!

The early bird registration rate for the 2025 Iowa Water Conference ends tomorrow! Join other Water Resources professionals in Ankeny on September 9-10th. Find conference details here: bit.ly/3IBX5fV

(1) USGS, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources, announces their annual RFPs under its National Competitive Grants Program (104 g). The Iowa Water Center will accept proposals from investigators in the state of Iowa. Watch our website for more info.

(2) An informational webinar re: 104 g grants will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. CST. Interested PIs can join & learn about the proposal process and connect with USGS staff scientists. Meeting Link bit.ly/4mVr3dR Meeting ID: 292 921 560 379 2 Passcode: hh7Cb9Up

Final Reminder to sign up to join other water resources professionals at the 2025 Iowa Water Conference. Register by the end of today! bit.ly/25WaterConfere… This year’s gathering will take place September 9-10 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa.