Ask a Scientist – Sustainable Cities
We ask Linda Shenk, Iowa State University, the question: What are the steps to reach a sustainable city?
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.
Water Scholars
Join our statewide community for water students, researchers, and professionals.
Iowa Water Conference
Check out Iowa’s premier education, professional development, and
networking event on April 6-8, 2021.
Daily Erosion Project
View our maps that estimate daily sheet and rill erosion in Iowa and beyond.
Ask a Scientist – Floodplain Mapping
We ask Nathan Young, University of Iowa, the question: What is floodplain mapping?
Ask a Scientist – Flood Prevention
We ask Nathan Young, University of Iowa, the question: how can someone get involved with flood prevention?
The Economic Benefits of Mitigating
Harmful Algal Blooms in Iowa
This two-year project led by Wendong Zhang at Iowa State University is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the economic benefits of mitigating HABs in Iowa
Waves of change over the last ten years.
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Want to learn more?
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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Upcoming Events
Water Quality and Quantity Improvements in the Clear Creek Watershed – Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day
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 featuring the efforts in the Clear
March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmDrought Scenario Planning Workshop – North Central Region Water Network
The virtual workshop will introduce you to their interactive project website Collaborative Drought Planning Using Scenario Exercises and will give attendees an opportunity to learn more about the website and use the
March 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmImproving Water Quality Through Stream Stabilization in the East and West Nishnabotna Watersheds – Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day
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 highlighting the stream stabilization efforts in the East and
March 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm