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Tile Contractor Duo Shares Conservation Story
Posted onNew IAWA video shares father/son conservation story: “Who doesn’t want cleaner water? I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t care about water quality, especially if you’re raising a family here,” said…
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Drainage water recycling improves crop yields and water quality
Posted onEmerging Farm Resiliency Practice Provides Significant Farm-Level and Public Benefits, New Report from EDF New economic analysis of drainage water recycling shows the practice can increase crop yields and improve…
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Taking control of water management on Iowa’s flat, fertile cropland
Posted onDrainage Water Management practices support crop success, soil health, water quality ADAIR, Iowa (IAWA) – Underground drainage tile has long been the go-to answer for handling water in northern and…
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Beyond cost share – more bang for your cover crop buck
Posted onCover crop seeding, equipment options can help save time, money By Adam Sodders ANKENY, Iowa (IAWA) – As cover crop acres have spread across Iowa in the last 10 years,…
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Practicing what he preaches: Nevada teacher-farmer earns water quality Impact Award
Posted onKevin Cooper brings on-farm water quality efforts to his classroom and community NEVADA, Iowa (IAWA) – For Nevada High School Vocational Ag teacher and part-time farmer Kevin Cooper, water quality…
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Iowa’s Oxbow Stewards’ water quality work earns Team Impact Award
Posted onTeam’s collaboration, expertise fuels surge in restored oxbows statewide ANKENY, Iowa (IAWA) – A statewide team of water quality and habitat experts is breathing new life into old, cut…
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$470,000 to go to Central Iowa wetlands thanks to Prairie Meadows grant
Posted onDES MOINES, Iowa (IAWA) — Prairie Meadows Casino just announced that four Central Iowa wetlands projects will get a $470,000 Legacy Grant to support water quality, habitat, and conservation education.…
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IAWA names Jeff Lucas as new Executive Director
Posted onIowa native to bring wide-ranging experience, passion for service to leadership role ANKENY, IA (IAWA) — The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance is excited to welcome new Executive Director Jeff Lucas to…
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Wonder and water – reflections on my second Father’s Day
Posted onBy Adam Sodders, Communications Specialist MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (IAWA) – Central Iowa has been the place my great grandpa, grandpa, dad, I have all called home over the last century or…
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Water quality efforts blossom in the Cedar Valley
Posted onEastern Iowa farmers, landowners add more “Batch and Build” projects, cover crops By Dan Looker CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IAWA) – In 2008, the Cedar River – namesake of the city…