by Christine | Aug 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
For many years we have gathered near our favorite stream or lake during the summer months to recreate and fish. And in recent times we have had more concerns with water quality through out the state of Iowa. Luckily there are people monitoring these bodies of water...
by Christine | Jul 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
UMRI will be hosting a water monitoring training “The Cedar River Bacteria Source Study Directive for Iowa Volunteers” in Cedar Falls next month. Stay tuned for updates in our August issue. Conservation Matters— With all the voluntary efforts of Iowa’s Nutrient...
by Christine | Jun 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Inspiring Citizens Science through Nature Photography and Water Monitoring Summer is here… After the long year of Covid restrictions, many individuals appreciate the opportunity to recreate outdoors. Waterloo residents are taking advantage of the new fishing...
by Christine | May 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
We continue to be grateful for those who advocate for the conservation of our land and water…. Iowa Heroine— Denise O’Brien is one example of an individual who has dedicated her life to organic farming and empowering women to use their voices not only at...
by Christine | Apr 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
—Endangered Rivers Each month it seems we take a few steps forward and a few steps back with our progress on conservation efforts in the watershed. Let’s continue to move forward… “A river or stream is a cycle of energy from sun to plants to...
by Christine | Mar 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Honoring World Water Day in March… In many ways, we have had more opportunities to meet and learn from individuals at virtual events all over the world during this past year. One could consider it a nice climate change contribution in regards to reducing our...
