Water Quality News
Check out the latest water quality news. At IAWA, we’ve got a finger on the pulse. From USDA deadlines, to the newest research, latest in tech, and what partners are up to, we share it all here for you to stay informed.
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How cross-watershed collaboration across state lines can spark change and quicken progress
(Adapted from University of Iowa Flood Center announcement) COON VALLEY, Wisc. (July 14, 2026) —…
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IAWA’s Rebekah Jones wins Creative Conservationist Award
(Adapted from Great Outdoors Foundation release) DES MOINES, Iowa (July 1, 2026) — The Great…
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Data centers and water: economic growth or environmental threat?
Data centers aren’t new, but they’ve been getting an increasing amount of attention as tech…
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Great Outdoors Foundation drives change and momentum with inaugural conference
Athene Watershed26 focused on incubating innovative solutions, powerful funding mechanisms, and voices for change to…
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Cover crops get big boost in 22 Iowa counties
*Adapted from Iowa Dept of Ag & Land Stewardship press release DES MOINES, Iowa – Farmers…
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Nutrient Reduction Strategy Dashboards Receive New Updates, Show Positive Trends
Recently, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Interactive Dashboards received an update with 2024 data. With…
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How Soil Testing Impacts Water Quality
Bridging the Gap: How Soil Testing Impacts Water Quality Water quality in Iowa is a…
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New IDALS Nitrogen Soil Sampling Project to Help Farmers Save Money, Benefit Water Quality
Residual nitrogen data coupled with N-FACT help farmers optimize fertilizer application rates, delivering monetary and environmental benefits DES MOINES,…
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IAWA Launches Conservation Compass
News Release CONTACT: Rebekah Jones, Cell: 515- 901-3147 | rjones@iaagwater.org MEDIA KIT: Conservation Photos & Videos | Compass materials Additional media tools can be found…
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New IAWA Resource Helps Farmers, Public Break Down Complex Cycle
Nitrogen makes up 78% of Earth’s atmosphere; it is an essential building block for life,…
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Farmer Demand far exceeds NRCS funding in Iowa; Is new funding on the horizon?
By Rebekah Jones STATEWIDE, Iowa – March 28, 2026 – Only about one in five…
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Cover crop interest strong, despite tough farm economy
By Dan Looker, IAWA writer DES MOINES, Iowa – March 25, 2026 – In a…