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Category Archives: Water quality
Farm Runoff Causing Record Level of Nitrates
While drinking water is still safe in the Des Moines area, local officials say it is difficult to keep it that way. Des Moines Water Works has turned on the nitrate-removal system for the first time in six years; one … Continue reading
Posted in News, Water quality
Tagged Des Moines, Des Moines Water Works, Iowa, Nitrate
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Researchers look to start Center for Nutrient Management
University researchers are hoping to create the Center for Nutrient Management at Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois. This new center would work on solutions to limiting farm runoff. As detailed in our radio … Continue reading
Project AWARE to visit Des Moines River
For the past ten years, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has hosted an annual volunteer river cleanup called Project AWARE. For their eleventh year, Project AWARE will focus on removing garbage from a 90 mile stretch of the Des … Continue reading
CGRER Research Focus – Kajsa Dalrymple
Kajsa Dalrymple, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, explains her research on communicating with the public about water sustainability issues. Dalrymple is one of ten new faculty members hired at the University … Continue reading
CGER Research Focus – Craig Just
Craig Just, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, explains his research on how mussels process nitrogen. This research will help Just quantify the impact mussels have on filtering nitrogen that enters the … Continue reading
CGRER Research Focus – Adam Ward
Adam Ward, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa’s Department of Geoscience, explains his research on the transport of water and what it carries through the landscape. Ward is one of ten new faculty members hired at the University … Continue reading
CGRER Research Focus – Tori Forbes
Tori Forbes, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa’s Department of Chemistry, explains her research on the impact of uranium in environmental systems. Forbes is one of ten new faculty members hired at the University of Iowa as part … Continue reading
IPR discusses Iowa’s water
Iowa Public Radio has released a piece about the state of Iowa’s water supply. The beginning of the segment focuses on the research of University of Iowa assistant professor, and CGRER member, Craig Just. He discusses his research using mussels … Continue reading
On the Radio: Governor proposes plan to reduce dead zone
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses a proposal by Governor Terry Branstad to reduce Iowa’s nutrient runoff. Governor Terry Branstad has released a 200-page proposal to reduce Iowa’s impact on the Gulf … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, News, Politics, Water quality
Tagged Branstad, Dead Zone, farmers, farming, Governor, Gulf of Mexico, Nutrient pollution
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Sediment buildup accelerating in Iowa
An Iowa State University study has found that sediment buildup in Iowa’s lakes is accelerating. This is occurring despite soil conservation efforts in the state. According to the study, the sediment is building nearly six times as quickly as it … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa State University, ISU, sediment, soil, water quality
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