Advancing water science to meet Iowa’s water resource needs.

The Iowa Water Center works with diverse stakeholders to connect scientists and fund and publicize research that addresses Iowa’s most pressing research needs.

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Spotlight Initiatives

The Iowa Water Center makes a statewide and regional impact through the programs and projects we serve. Check out these featured initiatives or go to our initiatives page to learn about other efforts.

Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Hub

A focus on implementing the use of ACPF in conservation planning across the nation.

2024 Iowa Water Conference

Iowa’s premier education, professional development, and networking event.

Daily Erosion Project

View our maps that estimate daily sheet and rill erosion in Iowa and beyond.

THE WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTES: NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM 104(G) ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources, requests proposals for research projects to address improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and availability, as

2024 Iowa Water Conference – Call for Presentations, Posters, and Tour Ideas!

Iowa’s source waters are under ever-increasing stress due to climate change, land use demands, and various contaminants. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting

2024 Spirit of the Water Essay Contest: Scholarship Opportunity for High School Students

The Iowa Water Center (IWC) invites students from around the state to participate in the 2024 IWC “Spirit of the Water” Essay Contest. This year, we challenge Iowa High School

Rusty Crayfish Invasion Status and Potential Impacts

This project led by Michael Weber and Michael Moore (Iowa State University) will assess the distribution and habitat and biotic associations of Rusty

Crayfish and the impact on water quality populations of aquatic flora and fauna.

Waves of change over the last ten years.

IOWA-BASED RESEARCHERS SUPPORTED

IOWA-BASED COLLEGE STUDENTS SUPPORTED THROUGH USGS PROGRAMS

MILLION DOLLARS ADMINISTERED FOR WATER-RELATED PROJECTS

COMPETITIVE GRANTS AWARDED

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Research guides everything we do at the Iowa Water Center. Check out our funding programs, find an opportunity to apply for, and explore projects on our Research page.

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