Wetlands
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Urban and rural conservation commitments move Iowa forward together
Posted onDES MOINES, Iowa (July 13, 2026) — Clean water depends on both urban and rural communities working together, which is why IAWA supports improvement on the landscape in both farms and cityscapes. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) recently announced four new urban water quality projects in Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Riverside,…
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How cross-watershed collaboration across state lines can spark change and quicken progress
Posted onCOON VALLEY, Wisc. (July 14, 2026) — Watershed groups in Iowa and Wisconsin are building a cross-state network to trade flood-mitigation and water-quality strategies, an effort now documented in a new University of Iowa video, “Currents of Collaboration.” Click here to watch on Youtube. Produced by IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering with Northeast Iowa RC&D, the Coon…
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Data centers and water: economic growth or environmental threat?
Posted onData centers aren’t new, but they’ve been getting an increasing amount of attention as tech companies work to meet the demands of an increasingly online society. In this article, IAWA breaks down the pros and cons of data center investments and corrects common misinformation. By Dan Looker Key Takeaways Water availability: Location matters. Some utilities…
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Urgent: Jan 15 Deadline for NRCS Conservation Funding
Posted onFarmers interested in USDA-NRCS conservation funding for the 2026 planting season need to get their paperwork in order ASAP to meet the upcoming deadline. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has officially announced a national batching deadline of January 15, 2026, for the first round of funding for several key programs. While the NRCS…
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From deadly dams to revitalized recreation: Iowa initiatives transform waterways
Posted onBy Dan Looker ICON Water Trails continues building momentum for 150 miles of waterway recreation while the Wetland Wave supports water quality to improve the recreation experience. DES MOINES, Iowa (IAWA) – Not far from Hannah Inman’s office south of downtown Des Moines, the Des Moines River below the Scott Street Dam is a jumble…
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Changing water, soil health mindsets where the prairie meets the hills
Posted onNE Iowa farmer optimistic about future of water quality, soil health after first decade of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy By Adam Sodders ARLINGTON, Iowa (IAWA) – Tim Recker’s family has a long history of crop farming in northeast Iowa’s Fayette County, and he’s adding to that legacy as a leader in on-farm soil and…