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Remote Sensing and Strategic Management of CyanoHABs Across the Nation Webinar

Join the Algal Bloom Action Team on October 5th as they host a webinar discussing Remote Sensing and Strategic Management of CyanoHABs Across the Nation. Presenters Gregory LeFevre and Corey Markfort from the University of Iowa will present on their exploration of complex HABs mixtures and mid-range remote sensing in Iowa lakes. Jennifer Graham from […]

2022 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference

The 2022 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006). The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference is held annually and features presentations from universities, local, state and federal government agencies, non-profits, and other stakeholder groups. The conference […]

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: From Rump to Runoff: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance Risks and Mitigation

Oct. 12 presentation features Iowa State University Postdoctoral Researcher, Laura Alt discussing antimicrobial resistance in agroecosystems and potential impact on public health Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Oct. 12 at noon CDT will feature Laura Alt, postdoctoral researcher at Iowa State University. Alt’s PhD research focused on characterizing and quantifying the effect that prairie strips […]

Exploring a Pumped Bioreactor System for Improved Water Quality Virtual Field Day Set for October 20

AMES, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Conservation Learning Group, will present a virtual field day on Thursday, October 20 at 1 p.m. CDT. Join us for a live conversation with Iowa State University Ph.D. candidate, Lindsey Hartfiel, Michelle Soupir, professor and associate chair for research, department of agricultural and biosystems engineering, Iowa State […]

Engaging the Next Generation of Water Stewards

Thursday, October 20th at 2pm CT Water resource management is a field at the nexus of agriculture, natural resources, social science, public health and economics - all of which provide a wealth of professional opportunities. Yet, many students have limited exposure to watershed management as a field of study or a future professional opportunity. This […]

2022 Center for PFAS Research Annual Symposium

Emerging Technologies in PFAS Remediation and Toxicity Oct. 25, 2022 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hannah Community Center 819 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 Register Please join us for the Inaugural Annual Symposium on Emerging Technologies in PFAS Remediation and Toxicity. The event includes speakers who will address ways to combat this global challenge. […]

Methods for Streambank Stabilization: Contractor Training Opportunity

November 4, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm at the Clive Aquatic Center: 1801 NW 114th St., Clive, IA 50325  Training Details More and more streambank stabilization practices are being installed in streams across Iowa. Learn from state experts on how to efficiently construct stabilization projects. Topics include, but are not limited to: • Overview of commonly […]

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Building Water Resilience in the Corn Belt

Nov. 9 presentation features John McMaine from South Dakota State University discussing water quality and water management amid changing climate and landscape conditions Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Nov. 9 at noon CST will feature John McMaine, William Mibra Griffith and Byrne S. Griffith Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota State […]

Watershed Management Research and Outreach Internship Program Q&A

Join us for an informal question and answer session on the Watershed Management Research and Internship Program! We are currently taking applications for summer 2023 and this is your opportunity to hear from students who participated in 2022, ask questions to our mentors, and learn about the application process. The Watershed Management Research and Internship […]

Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8

Utilizing Drainage Water Recycling To Improve Water Quality and Manage Weather Risk Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8, 2022 at 1pm CT AMES, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, and Conservation Learning Group (CLG), is hosting a free virtual field day discussing drainage water […]

Forecasting HABs and Developmental Impacts of Neurotoxin Exposure on Aquatic Populations

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11AM CT The Algal Bloom Action Team is hosting its final webinar of the 2022 series on December 7, 2022. This installment will feature Dr. Richard Stumpf from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science at NOAA and Dr. Jessica Ward from Ball State University. This session will examine forecasting […]

Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crops and Wetland Field Day Near Keota Nov. 22

AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, will host a wetland and cover crop field day Tuesday, November 22 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club near Keota. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. Water […]