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SUMMARY:Iowa Water Center Announces Available Research Grants
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Water Center Announces Available Research Grants \nAmes\, Iowa – The Iowa Water Center Annual Competitive Grants Competition is open for faculty and graduate students at accredited institutions in the State of Iowa. This year\, the Iowa Water Center is offering two funding opportunities: Graduate Student Supplemental Research Competition and a Targeted Seed Grant Research Competition. \nThe Graduate Student Supplemental Research Competition has funding of up to $5\,000 for one-year projects for a maximum of three graduate students nearing completion of their program of study. This program allows for students to complete additional research objectives or products beyond the scope of their current water-related funded project. For this opportunity\, proposals must address topics related to water resource management in Iowa. Iowa Water Center staff is available to assist students in the development of submissions. \nThe Targeted Seed Grant Research Competition is intended to address the most pressing water research needs in Iowa as determined by Iowa Water Center Advisory Board. The three focus areas for this opportunity are: \n\nWater related hazards and society: exploration of the intersections of land/water use\, and water hazards\, climate change\, or drought response. Research emphasizing social and environmental justice regarding these topics is preferred.\nExploration and advancement of our understanding of harmful algae blooms (HABs). Proposals are sought that focus on innovations in monitoring the occurrence of HABs and algal toxins\, research on factors that result in algal toxin production\, and improvements in near-real time modeling and forecasting of toxin-producing blooms.\nEmerging contaminants: research on the fate\, persistence\, transport\, and impacts of contaminants on water resources and ecosystem dynamics. Research can include social and/or economic assessment of the spread\, detection\, impacts\, solutions\, and management. Contaminants include per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances\, E. coli\, and other physical\, chemical\, and biological contaminants.\n\nResearch proposals must follow RFP guidelines and can be submitted to the Iowa Water Center via email (send to iowawatercenter@iastate.edu). All applicants must provide an intent to submit notice by Feb. 20\, 5 p.m.  \nProposals are due March 1\, by 5 p.m. Late proposals will not be accepted. More information regarding this opportunity can be found at the Iowa Water Center website. \nThe Iowa Water Center: The Iowa Water Center is a federally funded organization\, part of the National Institutes for Water Resources. Located on the Iowa State University campus\, it is one of 54 institutes located throughout the United States and U.S territories. The purpose of the Iowa Water Center is to identify water-related research needs\, provide outreach and education opportunities\, and disseminate information about Iowa’s water resources to the public to form better policies and everyday practices. \n###
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-water-center-announces-available-research-grants/
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Extremes: Call for Conference Presentation Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: March 15\, 2023 \n2023 Iowa Water Conference \nPrairie Meadows Conference Center (Altoona\, Iowa) \nSeptember 19-20\, 2023 \nThe 17th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held on September 19-20\, 2023\, at the Meadows Events and Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona\, Iowa. This year\, the conference theme is “Navigating the Extremes.” Climate change has been disrupting water supplies and impacting the environment\, socioeconomic structures\, and ecosystems\, such as forests\, soils\, lakes\, cities\, and communities. \nThe Iowa Water Conference and our conference planning partners invite individuals and groups to focus on the ways individuals and communities navigate climate extreme impacts on such areas as drinking water quality and quantity\, floods\, droughts\, and other related subjects. \nWe are planning three broad focus areas associated with the theme of the conference: \n\nClimate change: water insecurity\, managing/addressing water shortages/excess\, water quality\, cities’ climate action plans\, and related topics\nSociological implications of climate change: impact on underserved populations\, flood management\, planning for the metro area watersheds\, drought management\, including Iowa drought plan and associated policies\, building resiliency on many levels\, including water policy-building\, outreach and education on K-12 and college levels as part of curriculum/instruction and research in higher education\nWomen and water: climate change awareness of women landowners; women land legacy group(s); women’s role in policy- and community-building practices.\n\nAs a trend of increasing climate extremes is observed across the U.S.\, we are looking for the findings and responses to droughts\, floods\, heat waves and sudden intense rainfalls across our region. How do climate extremes impact our communities? What do we do to increase resilience and mitigate the impact of these increasingly frequent events? \nIowa Water Conference is a great opportunity for water\, climate\, agriculture\, and natural resource professionals to come together\, brainstorm and collaborate\, exchange ideas\, and learn from each other. \nJoin us in Altoona in September 2023 as we explore ways to navigate the extremes. \nProposal Information \nThe Iowa Water Conference Planning Committee is interested in proposals that address the theme of this year’s conference. Proposals that do not relate directly will be considered by the committee *if* they present new advances on the topic or emphasize interdisciplinary teams at work. \nAccepted proposals should include at least one of the following: \n\nEmphasize diversity of science and members of society (institution\, geography\, gender\, ethnicity\, subject)\nTimely water topics that address real-time needs of Iowans\nExemplify success stories\, ground-breaking data\, or interesting research approaches\nAddress policy discussions on water resources that are data-driven and informed by scientific discovery.\n\nPresentation Options \n\nKeynote presentation (45-minutes\, full conference audience)\nBreakout presentation (30-minutes\, small classroom session in a themed track)\nPanel presentation (60-minutes\, brief introduction with discussion among presenters and session attendees)\nMini workshop (60-minutes\, guided session that teaches the audience a skill\, technology\, or other material)\n\nSubject Areas (check top two that apply) \n\n2023 special focus: Des Moines and the Racoon River watersheds\n2023 special focus: Climate change and water\nCities’ climate action plans\nCommunity engagement and education\nCurrent research and technology\nLocal agriculture and urban partnerships\nPolicy making and water issues\nSociological implications of climate change\nSoil/water connection\nWater insecurity in Iowa\nWatershed management\nStorm water green infrastructure\nWomen\, leadership\, and water\nStream restoration.\n\nInformation Regarding Co-Presenters \nFor the abstract submission\, please register individuals co-presenting for any of the presentation options listed above. Co-authors (i.e.\, participants in the project/research but not presenting) should *not* be listed in the submission. \nPresenters are welcome to acknowledge co-authors or participants in the project/research at the conference. \nSession Set Up \nEach room will be equipped with: \n\nA laptop\nProjector and screen\nOne podium\nOne microphone\nClassroom-style seating for audience\nAdditional materials/equipment will be the responsibility of the presenter to bring.\n\nCommunication \nTo receive notification and updates\, please make sure emails from ibassis@iastate.edu and messages from Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) are not blocked or routed to the Spam Folder. \nPlease spell out all acronyms and abbreviations at least once in submitted text. \nProposal Submission \nProposals will be submitted through Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit. No submissions will be accepted via email to conference organizers. Please read the instructions below to submit. Incomplete submissions or submissions sent to Iowa Water Conference staff or planning committee members will be eliminated from consideration. \n\nGo to https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IWC2023/Submission/Index\nSelect “Create Account” and fill out the requested information to register\nOnce you are logged in\, follow prompts to create your submission\nSelect “Create New Submission”\nSelect “Presentations 2023” for presentation submission\nEnter the title and abstract\nSelect “Add” under the Authors section to add additional co-presenters if any***\nSelect applicable Subject Areas\nAnswer additional questions\, if any\nSelect “Submit.”\n\n*** For the abstract submission\, please register individuals who are co-presenting at the conference for any of the presentation options listed above. Those not presenting should not be listed in the submission even if they are co-authors on the project or paper.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/navigating-the-extremes-call-for-conference-presentation-proposals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T170000
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SUMMARY:Call for Presentation Proposals: 2023 Iowa Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Iowa Water Conference \nThe 17th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held on September 19-20\, 2023\, at the Meadows Events and Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona\, Iowa. This year\, the conference theme is “Navigating the Extremes.” Climate change has been disrupting water supplies and impacting the environment\, socioeconomic structures\, and ecosystems\, such as forests\, soils\, lakes\, cities\, and communities. \nThe Iowa Water Conference and our conference planning partners invite individuals and groups to focus on the ways individuals and communities navigate climate extreme impacts on such areas as drinking water quality and quantity\, floods\, droughts\, and other related subjects. \nWe are planning three broad focus areas associated with the theme of the conference: \n\nClimate change: water insecurity\, managing/addressing water shortages/excess\, water quality\, cities’ climate action plans\, and related topics\nSociological implications of climate change: impact on underserved populations\, flood management\, planning for the metro area watersheds\, drought management\, including Iowa drought plan and associated policies\, building resiliency on many levels\, including water policy-building\, outreach and education on K-12 and college levels as part of curriculum/instruction and research in higher education\nWomen and water: climate change awareness of women landowners; women land legacy group(s); women’s role in policy- and community-building practices.\n\nAs a trend of increasing climate extremes is observed across the U.S.\, we are looking for the findings and responses to droughts\, floods\, heat waves and sudden intense rainfalls across our region. How do climate extremes impact our communities? What do we do to increase resilience and mitigate the impact of these increasingly frequent events? \nIowa Water Conference is a great opportunity for water\, climate\, agriculture\, and natural resource professionals to come together\, brainstorm and collaborate\, exchange ideas\, and learn from each other. \nJoin us in Altoona in September 2023 as we explore ways to navigate the extremes. \nProposal Information \nThe Iowa Water Conference Planning Committee is interested in proposals that address the theme of this year’s conference. Proposals that do not relate directly will be considered by the committee *if* they present new advances on the topic or emphasize interdisciplinary teams at work. \nAccepted proposals should include at least one of the following: \n\nEmphasize diversity of science and members of society (institution\, geography\, gender\, ethnicity\, subject)\nTimely water topics that address real-time needs of Iowans\nExemplify success stories\, ground-breaking data\, or interesting research approaches\nAddress policy discussions on water resources that are data-driven and informed by scientific discovery.\n\nPresentation Options \n\nKeynote presentation (45-minutes\, full conference audience)\nBreakout presentation (30-minutes\, small classroom session in a themed track)\nPanel presentation (60-minutes\, brief introduction with discussion among presenters and session attendees)\nMini workshop (60-minutes\, guided session that teaches the audience a skill\, technology\, or other material)\n\nSubject Areas (check top two that apply) \n\n2023 special focus: Des Moines and the Racoon River watersheds\n2023 special focus: Climate change and water\nCities’ climate action plans\nCommunity engagement and education\nCurrent research and technology\nLocal agriculture and urban partnerships\nPolicy making and water issues\nSociological implications of climate change\nSoil/water connection\nWater insecurity in Iowa\nWatershed management\nStorm water green infrastructure\nWomen\, leadership\, and water\nStream restoration.\n\nInformation Regarding Co-Presenters \nFor the abstract submission\, please register individuals co-presenting for any of the presentation options listed above. Co-authors (i.e.\, participants in the project/research but not presenting) should *not* be listed in the submission. \nPresenters are welcome to acknowledge co-authors or participants in the project/research at the conference. \nSession Set Up \nEach room will be equipped with: \n\nA laptop\nProjector and screen\nOne podium\nOne microphone\nClassroom-style seating for audience\nAdditional materials/equipment will be the responsibility of the presenter to bring.\n\nCommunication \nTo receive notification and updates\, please make sure emails from ibassis@iastate.edu and messages from Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) are not blocked or routed to the Spam Folder. \nPlease spell out all acronyms and abbreviations at least once in submitted text. \nProposal Submission \nProposals will be submitted through Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit. No submissions will be accepted via email to conference organizers. Please read the instructions below to submit. Incomplete submissions or submissions sent to Iowa Water Conference staff or planning committee members will be eliminated from consideration. \n\nGo to https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IWC2023/Submission/Index\nSelect “Create Account” and fill out the requested information to register\nOnce you are logged in\, follow prompts to create your submission\nSelect “Create New Submission”\nSelect “Presentations 2023” for presentation submission\nEnter the title and abstract\nSelect “Add” under the Authors section to add additional co-presenters if any***\nSelect applicable Subject Areas\nAnswer additional questions\, if any\nSelect “Submit.”\n\n*** For the abstract submission\, please register individuals who are co-presenting at the conference for any of the presentation options listed above. Those not presenting should not be listed in the submission even if they are co-authors on the project or paper.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/call-for-presentation-proposals-2023-iowa-water-conference/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTSTAMP:20260501T005241
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SUMMARY:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program (104G) Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:National Competitive Grants Program (104G) Accepting Proposals \nThe 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 well as promoting the exploration of new ideas that address or expand our understanding of water problems. \nFor the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals must address one of the priority areas: \n\nNational-scale evaluation of water budget: Retrospective or predictive analyses using hydroclimate-forcing data sets\, with emphasis on CONUS404\, which was developed in a USGS- NCAR collaboration.\n\nAdditional guidance includes: Emphasis on prediction of water-budget components through a variety of interpretive approaches; Incorporation of how uncertainty in hydroclimate-forcing propagates to water budget component; Consideration of both retrospective and projected conditions.\n\n\nSocieoeconomics: Integrate ongoing USGS research and data collection in order to assess socioeconomic and ecological vulnerability to compounding extreme events and develop adaptation measures. This proposed project should undertake new research (e.g.\, Water Use and Social and Economic Drivers Program) to understand the vulnerability of urban (e.g.\, trans-basin diversions)\, agricultural (e.g.\, reservoir management)\, and ecological (e.g.\, endangered species) water-use sectors to drought and compounding hazards such as wildfire.\n\nAdditional guidance includes: Provide a quantifiable portfolio of risk for water-use sectors (including ecological and socio-economic); Develop climate futures and planning scenarios for relevant institutions: management\, communities\, other institutions.\n\n\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $310\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2022 5 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(g) Iowa Submission Guidelines \n104(g) FY2023 announcement
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/the-water-resources-research-institutes-national-competitive-grants-program-104g-accepting-proposals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T080000
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UID:6558-1677657600-1681578000@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:National Competitive Grants Program for PER – AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) is Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program for PER – AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) is Accepting Proposals \nThe U.S. Geological Survey\, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources\, requests proposals for research projects to address the challenges and opportunities of understanding the effects of per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)\nsubstances on water resources\, which are poorly understood\, despite the real and growing effect of this group of man-made substances on water quality and the resultant exposure to humans\, other organisms\, and ecosystems. \nResearch is needed to better understand these interactions and guide management decisions that will improve water resources at the regional or national scale. \nFor the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals are sought on the following specific areas of inquiry: \n\nMedia-specific methods: Enhanced methods for detection on specific media\, with a clear indication of new or different compounds\, new or different methodological approaches\, lower detection levels for specific media or compounds\, especially with respect to EPA health guidelines for PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) and PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate).\n\nMedia of interest include (in ranked order) (1) Tissues/plasma\, (2) sediment\, (3) air or interfaces\, (4) water. \n\nAtmospheric sources: Improved understanding of atmospheric exchange in PFAS distribution and fate. This may include methods to determine transport of PFAS to the atmosphere and to subsequent receiving waters\, such as a water method that determines “new” compounds based on their likelihood to occur in the atmosphere.\nProcesses oriented at molecular level: Process-oriented research of PFAS fate\, transport\, and effects\, with emphasis on molecular-level understanding of PFAS precursor transformation\, sorption dynamics\, or mechanisms of bioaccumulation and(or) biological/ecological effects.\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $279\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2023\, 5: 00 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(g) Iowa Submission Guidelines \nPFAS FY2023 announcement \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/national-competitive-grants-program-for-per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-is-accepting-proposals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T005241
CREATED:20230301T174730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T174731Z
UID:6564-1677657600-1681578000@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:National Competitive Grants Program for Aquatic Invasive Species Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program for Aquatic Invasive Species is Accepting Proposals \nThe U.S. Geological Survey\, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources\, requests proposals for research projects to address aquatic invasive species. For the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals must address one of three priority areas: \n\nEffects: Research that improves our understanding of the effects of aquatic invasive species on lakes\, rivers\, and associated tributaries in the upper Mississippi River basin\, including changes to water quantity\, water quality\, and ecosystem dynamics.\nCharacteristics: Research that identifies physical\, biological\, and chemical characteristics of water bodies that infer resistance and resilience to the distribution\, establishment\, and effects of aquatic invasive species in the upper Mississippi River basin. Research is needed to better understand these interactions to guide management decisions that will improve invasive species management and result in positive effects on aquatic ecosystems.\nManagement: Research on assessment of the detection\, spread\, and management of aquatic invasive species in the upper Mississippi River basin and the connections to human dimensions\, both socially and economically. Note that this does not include physical control of AIS.\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $279\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2023 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(G) SUBMISSION GUIDELINES_IA 2023 – AIS \n2023 104g AIS RFP
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/national-competitive-grants-program-for-aquatic-invasive-species-accepting-proposals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T133000
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UID:6481-1677756600-1677763800@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Edge of Field Batch and Build Workshop to be held March 2 in Ames
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with Story County\, City of Ames and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, is hosting a bioreactor and saturated buffer workshop on Thursday\, March 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Ames Water Treatment Plant to discuss the new batch and build project kicking off in Story County. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nSaturated buffers and bioreactors have been prioritized by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as they are some of the most cost-effective methods to improve water quality. These practices can be located within existing filter strips and are designed to work with the drainage system of the field. In Story County there is a new program with financial and technical assistance available offering 100% cost share for these practices to be installed. \nJoin us to learn more about how these practices work through the demonstration of the Conservation On The Edge trailer. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will share update on water quality efforts in the state and opportunities for farmers and landowners to get involved. Sara Carmichael\, watershed coordinator for Story County\, Megan Volkens\, environmental specialist with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, and Dustin Albrecht\, environmental specialist for City of Ames\, will provide information and technical assistance to help decide if a bioreactor or saturated buffer could work on your land and discuss possible funding opportunities to assist with installation. Weather permitting\, there will be an optional tour of current bioreactor and saturated buffers installations in Story County. \nThe workshop will be at the Ames Water Treatment Plant\, 1800 E 13th Street\, Ames\, IA 50010. The 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 that evening 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/edge-of-field-batch-and-build-workshop-to-be-held-march-2-in-ames/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T005241
CREATED:20230304T181705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T181705Z
UID:6583-1678276800-1678294800@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: A Drone’s-eye View of Wetlands and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Ames\, Iowa – The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place March 8 at noon CST will feature Adam Janke\, extension wildlife specialist and associate professor\, Iowa State University (ISU) and Kay Stefanik\, assistant director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center housed at Iowa State University. Janke is a trained wildlife biologist who is active in regional and national efforts for wildlife conservation and education. Stefanik’s expertise and research is in water quality\, nutrient cycling and aquatic ecosystems. \nIowa Learning Farms is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program. \nIn the webinar\, “Iowa’s Wetlands from the Sky: Educational videos on wetland wildlife and water quality with drones\,” Janke and Stefanik will team up to showcase a program designed to fill the knowledge gap in wetland ecology and diversity by leading an educational video campaign to explore wetland ecology and function through the lens of water quality and wildlife habitat using drones and aerial photography throughout Iowa. They will discuss the win-win-win interrelations between wildlife habitat\, water quality and people\, and will challenge Iowans to build literacy and provide resources for further exploration of the ecology nature and diversity of wetland ecosystems. \n“In agricultural settings\, wetlands have historically been regarded as obstacles rather than assets\,” said Stefanik. “However\, they are actually an integral part of Iowa’s landscape that contribute to reduction of nutrient loss from farm fields\, provide habitat for local and migrating wildlife\, store floodwater\, and provide recreational opportunities for people. We are hopeful that this project will spark a greater appreciation of wetlands\, along with a desire to improve wetland restoration and creation efforts across the state.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \nWebinar Access Instructions \n\nTo participate in the live webinar\, shortly before noon CST March 8:\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\nOr\, join from a dial-in phone line:\n\nDial: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 \nMeeting ID: 364 284 172 \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. \nILF has applied for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. 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.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-a-drones-eye-view-of-wetlands-and-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T005241
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SUMMARY:Honoring Leopold’s Legacy: Building a Future for Iowa Webinar
DESCRIPTION:March 22 presentation by Page County\, Iowa farmer and conservationist Seth Watkins will provide insights on building toward a more sustainable future \nThe Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place March 22 at noon CDT will feature Seth Watkins\, owner of Pinhook Farm in Page County Iowa. Watkins has been a leading advocate for soil and water conservation efforts across Iowa and was the recipient of the 2022 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award. \nIn the webinar\, “Honoring Leopold’s Legacy\,” Watkins will discuss conservation efforts in Iowa\, agricultural practices and practical methods being employed to improve the future that all stakeholders are building together. He will share his philosophy and approaches to farming that have been honed over some 40 years and will share lessons learned from successes and failures. Watkins will also address the importance of taxpayer supports for farming and the importance that farmers respond to those supports in ways that regenerate resources\, restore water quality and provide healthy food. \nA staunch advocate of land stewardship\, Watkins once said\, “If we’d stop subsidizing the wrong things\, we wouldn’t have to subsidize the right things… We probably wouldn’t need price supports if everyone found the most appropriate land use per acre. We must look at and listen to our land\, responding to what makes it healthy and productive\, and what does not.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \nDATE: Wednesday\, March 22\, 2023 \nTIME: noon \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE:  \nShortly before 12:00 pm CT\, click the link below 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 via phone: \n    Dial:  312-626-6799 \n    Meeting ID: 364 284 172 \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. \nILF has applied for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. 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: \nNext week: Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023\, One Block at a Time: Community-driven planning and equitable adaptation through multi-benefit green infrastructure\, Kara Salazar\, Purdue University  \nMarch 29: Kara Salazar\, Purdue University \nApril 5: TBD \nApril 12: Gabriel Johnson\, Iowa State University \nApril 19: Matt Helmers\, Iowa State University
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/honoring-leopolds-legacy-building-a-future-for-iowa-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Selecting Sulfur Sources to Maximize Yield
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place March 15 at noon CDT will feature Daniel Kaiser\, associate professor at the University of Minnesota. Kaiser’s focuses on the evaluation of fertilizer guidelines for major agronomic crops grown in Minnesota. One key area has been the development of sulfur guidelines including rate\, timing and source of application to facilitate crop productivity. \nIowa Learning Farms is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program. \nIn the webinar\, “Choosing the Right Source of Sulfur\,” Kaiser will discuss the importance of sulfur application and availability to plants in corn\, soybean and alfalfa crops. Drawing on his research which compares the effects of different sources of sulfur on crop yields\, Kaiser will discuss data showing if and when elemental sulfur oxidizes to plant available forms necessary for utilization by crops. He will also provide insights into the need for better widespread understanding of sulfur forms and application practices. \n“I don’t think farmers always know what source of sulfur is being applied to their field\, and therefore may not be aware whether the sulfur being applied will be available at the time a crop needs it\,” said Kaiser. “It is critical that farmers choose the correct source of sulfur to ensure that it will have a significant impact on crop yields.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \nShortly before 12:00 pm CT\, click the link below 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
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-selecting-sulfur-sources-to-maximize-yield/
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