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American Rivers
Conserving Clean Water
American Rivers has many initiatives aimed towards cleaning water sources across the country. With the belief that clean water is the lifeblood of the environment and our communities, American Rivers looks to improve water quality by addressing some of the most important factors.
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Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities
Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities
This program, ran by the University of Iowa's School for Planning and Public Affairs, creates mutually beneficial partnerships with Iowa communities to advance shared sustainability goals.
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Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
We support farmers, landowners and local partners working together to protect soil and reduce nutrient runoff to streams of the Upper Mississippi River Basin.
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Iowa Confluence Water Trails
Iowa Confluence Water Trails
ICON is designed to reconnect Iowans with their river roots by activating more than 150 miles of waterways in Central Iowa.
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Aquatic Environments: Lake Okoboji
Iowa’s Nature Series: Aquatic Environments
Iowa has a diverse variety of aquatic environments ranging from deep natural lakes to shallow prairie marshes. With such vast ecosystems comes an array of wildlife that both thrive on these waterways and help protect them.
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Iowa Lake Restoration Program
Iowa Lake Restoration Program
This program focuses on improving the aquatic communities, recreational benefits, and water quality throughout various Iowa Lakes.
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Iowa Watershed Approach
Iowa Watershed Approach
The Iowa Watershed Approach compiles resources and aligns with other organizations in Iowa to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
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Stormwater Runoff
Stormwater Runoff Basics
Stormwater runoff can be considered rainfall or snowmelt that drains through a storm sewer system that eventually enters another body of water like rivers, streams, creeks and lakes.
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Midwest Agriculture Water Quality Partnership
Midwest Agriculture Water Quality Partnership
This partnership aims to continually advance soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve overall water quality. Conservation practices implemented through the MAWQP also provide benefits like diversified wildlife and pollinator habitats, reduced erosion, carbon sequestration, and increased recreational opportunities.
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Iowa Water Quality Initiative
Iowa Water Quality Initiative
The 2022 Annual Report for the Iowa Water Quality Initiative details the nutrient reduction strategy in action statewide. This annual report outlines updates in funding, partnerships, and progress for Iowa water quality. It includes vital information from the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, as well as relevant data and reporting from across the state.
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Urban Water Demonstration Projects
Clean Water Iowa: Urban Demonstration Projects
Clean Water Iowa supports Iowans working together to improve and protect Iowa water quality. They do so, in part, by supporting over 90 urban demonstration watershed projects. The 94 current projects span from park and neighborhood initiatives to lake and river restorations. These projects include various cities, counties, schools, and organizations all with a common goal in the conservation of Iowa water.
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Beyond The Dirt
Beyond The Dirt
Beyond The Dirt is a podcast series focusing on various topics about soil health and water conservation. Spanning over 15 episodes, the hosts, Hunter and Neil, explore multiple programs, ideas and events pertaining to Iowa soil and water conservation efforts.
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Iowa Drought Map
Iowa Drought Map
This map provides an accurate depiction of location and severity of drought. Depending on intensity, drought maps can be used as triggers for disaster declarations and loan eligibility with the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Iowa Water Rocks
Water Rocks!
Water Rocks is a youth education program in coordination with Iowa State University. Its goal is to foster knowledge, passion, and engagement in Iowa youth to help protect and transform our water resources. Through a combination of arts and STEM based activities and events, Water Rocks challenges and inspires Iowans to have a greater appreciation for all of Iowa water.
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Water Conservation Infrastructure
The Conservation Infrastructure Initiative
The main goal of The Conservation Infrastructure Initiative is to improve water quality while also creating jobs in the process. This initiative takes a 3-level approach where each category works towards developing solutions for respective key issues such as socio-economic value, technical knowledge, and educational opportunities.
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Iowa Flood Center
The Iowa Flood Center
The Iowa Flood Center brings innovative tools and reliable information to forefront for Iowans to help understand and prepare for floods. The IFC actively engages in flood-related projects to help Iowans mitigate flood risks and make more informed flood-related decisions.
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The Rain Campaign
The Rain Campaign
The Rain Campaign shares and implements a variety of rainscaping best practices in Central Iowa. These practices are designed to help control flooding, mitigate soil erosion, and maintain water quality.
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Flood Mitigation Projects
Flood Mitigation Projects
This multi-phase program allows The Iowa Watershed Approach to work with Watershed Management Authorities to prioritize projects that would improve flood impact and water quality across the state.
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Flood Resilience
Flood Resilience Program
The goal of The Iowa Watershed Approach's Flood Resilience Program is to make sure that communities across the state have the best resources to reduce flood risk through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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North Raccoon Watershed
North Raccoon Soil and Water Outcomes
This project involves connecting upstream and downstream partners to improve overall water quality of the North Raccoon Watershed through cover crops, no-till, bioreactors, saturated buffers, oxbow restorations, and constructed wetlands.
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Cedar River Partnership
Cedar River Source Water Partnership
This project is designed to improve water quality for the surrounding area for both residents and wildlife. Through various partnerships and funding, the goal is improve drinking water, enhance wildlife habitats, and preserve land viability.
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