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SUMMARY:Methods for Streambank Stabilization: Contractor Training Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:November 4\, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm at the Clive Aquatic Center: 1801 NW 114th St.\, Clive\, IA 50325  \nTraining Details\nMore and more streambank stabilization practices are being installed in streams across Iowa. Learn from state experts on how to efficiently construct stabilization projects. \nTopics include\, but are not limited to:\n• Overview of commonly used streambank stabilization practices such as bendway weirs\, locked logs\, longitudinal toe protection\, steppool systems\, etc.\n• Bid-line items\n• Understanding plans\n• Sourcing materials\n• Re-routing water in streams\n• Elevation tracking \nThe opportunity will feature class room & field instruction at an active construction site \nTraining Agenda\n9:30am – 10:00am: Welcome and Introduction to Streambank Stabilization\n10:00 am – 11:00 am: Streambank Stabilzation Practices and the Iowa River Restoration Toolbox\n11:00am – 11:30 am: Understanding Plans and Design Specifics-Review Indian Hills Plans\n11:30pm-12:00 pm: Lunch\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Visit to Active Construction Site Project: Indian Hills\n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Key Site checks\, Elevation Tracking\, Sourcing Materials\n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Erosion Control & Pollution Prevention and Closing Remarks \nCourse Instructors:\n• Nate Hogeveen\, Iowa Director River Programs\, Iowa DNR\n• Jason\, City of Clive Construction Supervisor for Streambank \nRegister here.  \nRegistration is $70 and lunch is included. \nPlease Bring PPE: Vests\, shoes\, hard hats \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/methods-for-streambank-stabilization-contractor-training-opportunity/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Building Water Resilience in the Corn Belt
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 9 presentation features John McMaine from South Dakota State University discussing water quality and water management amid changing climate and landscape conditions \nAmes\, 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 University. Dr. McMaine is passionate about solving challenges related to water and weather through his work in Extension and Research in South Dakota. He regularly works with individuals and organizations across the agricultural and environmental spectrum to address challenges and assist in water management practice decision making. \nIowa Learning Farms is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program. \nIn the webinar\, “Building South Dakota’s Roadmap to Water Resilience\,” McMaine will draw on studies of water quality\, water management\, and soil health in South Dakota that are also relevant to producers in other Corn Belt states. He will highlight challenges related to climate and landscape changes. McMaine will also present current research from South Dakota regarding soil health and conservation drainage and how to build resilience into agricultural systems. \n“As South Dakota continues to see changes to climate and landscape and as the Corn Belt pushes further west and north\, the imperatives for improving water management in the field has implications for both the farmer and downstream users from water quality and water quantity standpoints\,” said McMaine. “We cannot control the weather\, so it is critical that we take effective steps through structural and management practices to ensure we make the most of the water we have to work with.” \nParticipants in Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Webinars are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \n\nWebinar Access Instructions \nTo participate in the live webinar\, shortly before noon CST Nov. 9: \nClick this URL\, or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \nOr\, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 364 284 172 \nOr\, join from a dial-in phone line: \nDial: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 \nMeeting ID: 364 284 172 \nThe webinar will also be recorded and archived on the ILF website\, so that it can be watched at any time. Archived webinars are available at: https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/webinars \nA Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) has been applied for. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar. \nUpcoming Webinars in the Series: \n11/16: Sarah Noggle\, The Ohio State University \n11/23: Jacqueline Comito\, Iowa Learning Farms \n11/30: Lauren Salvato\, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) \n12/7: Wendong Zhang\, Cornell University
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-building-water-resilience-in-the-corn-belt/
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SUMMARY:Watershed Management Research and Outreach Internship Program Q&A
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Watershed Management Research and Internship Program is a full-time\, paid internship program for undergraduates. The internships take place from Mid to late May to August 2023. Interns are paired with a mentor depending on your interests and preferences and placed at one of six leading institutions across the North Central Region of the US where you will gain valuable hands-on experience that will help you pursue a future career in watershed management. More info at https://northcentralwater.org/watershedinternship \n\n\n\nNov 14\, 2022 02:00 – 03:00 PM CT \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/watershed-management-research-and-outreach-internship-program-qa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T080000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing Drainage Water Recycling To Improve Water Quality and Manage Weather Risk\nIowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8\, 2022 at 1pm CT \nAMES\, 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 recycling on December 8 at 1 p.m. CDT. Join us for a live discussion with Matt Helmers\, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director\, Chris Hay\, Iowa Soybean Association Senior Research Scientist\, Shane Wulf\, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Environmental Specialist Senior\, and Mark Schleisman\, Calhoun County farmer and landowner. \nDrainage water recycling (DWR) is a drainage management system designed to capture water during wet periods so it can be used later when growing crops are thirsty. Versions of DWR have been around for years\, but adoption has remained limited. Now\, interest is growing as the practice is recognized for its potential to improve water quality and help farmers reduce risks from weather volatility. \nDuring this virtual field day\, attendees will have a chance to get a closer look at new installations being used to collect in-field data on the performance of these systems. These sites are being studied as part of a research project led by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the Iowa Soybean Association analyzing drainage water recycling’s costs and benefits\, with funding from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Division. \n“Too much rain or not enough rain are two of the biggest problems for Iowa crops most years\,” said Chris Hay. “Drainage water recycling can help farmers address these challenges. Research — mostly done in other states — shows it can boost yields by up to 50% for corn and 30% for soybeans. Our early work modeling it here in Iowa also shows potential for significant yield gains\, especially in dry years\, and the system can also benefit water quality and wildlife. But there’s still a lot of work to be done to predict what farmers can expect in terms of return on investment.” \nVirtual Field Day Access Instructions: \nTo participate in the live virtual field day at 1:00 pm CT on December 8 to learn more\, click this URL: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduihpj8iE9ZHcjpsenc2DWQILG41wg0D or visit https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events-1 and click “Join Live Virtual Field Day”. \nOr\, join from a dial-in phone line: \nDial: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 \nMeeting ID: 945 3331 7620 \nThe field day will be recorded and archived on the ILF website so that it can be watched at any time. The archive will be available at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/virtual-field-day-archive. \nParticipants may be eligible for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU). Information about how to apply to receive the credit (if approved) will be provided at the end of the live field day.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-virtual-field-day-scheduled-for-december-8/
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SUMMARY:Forecasting HABs and Developmental Impacts of Neurotoxin Exposure on Aquatic Populations
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 at 11AM CT \n\nThe 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 and monitoring cyanobacterial blooms and overview a recent assessment of the effects of developmental exposure to neurotoxins on minnow interactions. \n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nRichard Stumpf\, Oceanographer\, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Program Office and Headquarters\, NOAA: Some Experiences in Monitoring and Modeling Cyanobacterial Blooms   \n\n\nJessica Ward\, Associate Professor of Animal Behavior\, Ball State University: Forecasting harmful algal blooms and developmental impacts of neurotoxin exposure on aquatic populations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/forecasting-habs-and-developmental-impacts-of-neurotoxin-exposure-on-aquatic-populations/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crops and Wetland Field Day Near Keota Nov. 22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWater quality enhancement wetlands are constructed to reduce nitrogen loads from croplands to streams and rivers\, while also providing wildlife habitat and increased recreational opportunities. To accelerate the installation of wetlands across the state to help meet the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals\, the Iowa Water Quality Initiative offers flexible\, cost-share funding to help install wetlands in areas that do not meet other program requirements. To date\, more than 30 additional wetlands are set to begin construction in the next two or three years. \nAdditional efforts to meet the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals start in the field with practices like cover crops and no-till. While helping to improve water quality downstream\, cover crops offer many benefits in the field including reduced soil erosion\, weed suppression potential\, and increased soil organic matter. When paired with no-tillage\, cover crops increase water infiltration during heavy rain events. \nField day attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Keokuk County farmer Denny Lyle about how he has incorporated cover crops into his system\, alongside no-till soybeans and corn\, and how he manages the water quality enhancement wetland constructed on his farm. Shane Wulf and Matt McDonald with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and details about the water quality enhancement wetland program. Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist\, will share results from on-farm cover crop demonstration trials and resources available to help farmers and landowners make a successful transition to a cover crop and no-till system. \nThe field day will be held at Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club\, 2010 Keokuk Washington Rd\, Keota\, IA 52248 and will be held rain or shine. Weather permitting\, the field day will include a site tour of the wetland. \nThe event is free and open to farmers and landowners\, though we require reservations to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP please contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey. \nIowa Learning Farms field days and workshops are supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information about Iowa Learning Farms\, visit www.iowalearningfarms.org.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-cover-crops-and-wetland-field-day-near-keota-nov-22/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Imagination Could Be the Key to Cleaner Waterways
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 23 presentation features Iowa Learning Farms Director Jaqueline Comito speaking about the power of imagination in establishing goals and creating real changes in water quality \n  \nAmes\, Iowa – The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Nov. 23 at noon CST will feature Jacqueline Comito\, anthropologist and director of Iowa Learning Farms at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Comito is actively involved in extension and outreach activities in the areas of water\, watershed-based community activities\, natural resources\, and environmental attitudes and behaviors. She regularly interacts with stakeholders including farmers\, interested citizens\, teachers\, college students\, youth\, environmental groups and agency personnel. In this session\, Comito will continue the conversation from her November 2020 and 2021 webinars that looked at spiritual and cultural means of inspiring people to make changes for the good of the planet. \nIowa Learning Farms is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program. \nIn the webinar\, “Can We Imagine a Healthy River in Iowa?\,” Comito will discuss the science of imagination utilizing insights gathered from university students during a recent survey and round of interviews. Elevating the voices of some 2800 survey respondents and 60 who were interviewed in person\, she will speak about how imagination could be integrated into environmental work and engage the audience in discussing concrete steps each can take to tap their imagination for change. Comito will also highlight the generational challenge of helping young people imagine healthy waterways when they have never experienced anything but the currently compromised ecosystems they have grown up with. \n“It isn’t often in environmental circles that we are asked to engage our imaginations in terms of what we hope to see\,” said Comito. “The survey and conversations with these college students made it clear that there is interest in the environment and natural surroundings\, but it is important to inspire them to begin to think differently about the world around them. We should be empowering and challenging them to use their imaginations to change the world—even when it seems like real change is elusive.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \n  \nWebinar Access Instructions \n\nTo participate in the live webinar\, shortly before noon CST Nov. 23:\nClick this URL\, or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172\n\nOr\, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 364 284 172\n\n\n\n  \n\nOr\, join from a dial-in phone line:\n\nDial: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 \nMeeting ID: 364 284 172 \n  \nThe webinar will also be recorded and archived. All archived webinars are available on the ILF website\, so that they can be watched at any time. \nA Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) has been applied for. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar. \nUpcoming Webinars in the Series: \nNov. 30: Lauren Salvato\, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) \nDec. 7: Wendong Zhang\, Cornell University \nDec. 14: Lisa Schulte Moore\, Iowa State University \nDec. 21: Etienne Herrick\, University of Michigan
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-imagination-could-be-the-key-to-cleaner-waterways/
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