by Christine | Dec 31, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Many of us have had our share of virtual meetings and presentations the past few months. It certainly has been challenging not to meet in person. However we are grateful that we have been able to have conversations and to share and highlight good works that benefit...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Our social distancing outreach activities have continued from the summer into the fall during this challenging time. We continue to work with our partners in the watershed to emphasize the importance of conservation land practices, benefits of prairies, and water...
by Christine | Oct 31, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
As we celebrate World Water Monitoring Day in September, we must note the importance of fertile soil, especially in Iowa. We continue to celebrate farmers and others who are implementing regenerative land practices in our state, hoping that others will join in on...
by Christine | Sep 30, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
We love sharing stories from great conservation farmers in the Raccoon River Watershed. Many of our active UMRI members are also volunteers of our partner organizations. During this Covid-restricted summer, we’ve had the opportunity to visit some admirable farmers who...
by Christine | Aug 27, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Physical distancing activities continue in Iowa with special UMRI site visits during July— UMRI team members met and engaged with farmers and partners in the Raccoon River Watershed. They also met up with Kate Pankey, Girl Scouts Experience Manager—STEM partnerships...
by Cameron Olson | Jul 20, 2020 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Collaboration and engagement are keys to conservation efforts in the Iowa watersheds. Sharing expert insights, engaging landowners in the value of conservation, and involving citizens in conservation opportunities, the Iowa UMRI division uses every opportunity to...