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.

Getting Into Soil and Water

Read the 2021 edition of this publication from the Soil and Water Club at Iowa State University

2022 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.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $240 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Repair Aging Water Infrastructure

The Department of the Interior today announced an investment of $240.4 million for infrastructure repairs in fiscal year 2022 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, facilitated through the

Leopold Center calls for Spencer Award nominations

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture is pleased to announce a request for nominations for the 2022 the Spencer Award, which honors deserving Iowans working for a more environmentally sound

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $10 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments for Tribal Water Systems

The Department of the Interior today announced that $10.65 million provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used for vital repairs and upgrades for Indian Affairs-owned water systems.

Pathways to exposure to pathogens during floods

This project led by Chris Rehman (Iowa State University) will quantify pathways people are exposed to pathogens during floods.

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.

Upcoming Events

Field Day Set for June 1 near Manson: Redefining the Field Edge to Improve Profitability, Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a field day Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Brent Johnson’s Farm near Manson. The free event is open
June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
2022 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference
The 2022 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference will take place June 14–16, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. The health and safety of UCOWR attendees is of utmost importance. The UCOWR staff,
June 14 - June 16
Iowa Watershed Approach Project Bus Tour
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:45-1:00pm Lunch at Kacena Farms, 2510 55th St., Vinton, IA 1:00-4:30 pm Project Bus Tour As we near the end of the Iowa Watershed Approach, we
June 14 @ 11:45 am - 4:30 pm