IAWA works with farmers, agricultural associations, companies, conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, and urban leadership and municipalities to create transformational change in Iowa’s water quality. Our partners play a critical role by generating innovative solutions and investing financial and in-kind resources to improve water quality for the benefit of all Iowans.
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Taking control of water management on Iowa’s flat, fertile cropland
Drainage Water Management practices support crop success, soil health, water quality ADAIR, Iowa (IAWA) – Underground drainage tile has long been the go-to answer for handling water in northern and …Read More »From prairie meadows to renewable fuel: how one man’s vision could reshape the Midwest
By Dan Looker Rudi Roeslein was born in Salzburg, Austria, not far from mountain meadows where the movie, The Sound of Music, was filmed. His family emigrated to St Louis …Read More »From deadly dams to revitalized recreation: Iowa initiatives transform waterways
By Dan Looker ICON Water Trails continues building momentum for 150 miles of waterway recreation while the Wetland Wave supports water quality to improve the recreation experience. DES MOINES, Iowa …Read More »West O Beer, Doll Distributing support Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance with “Blue Taps=Clean Water”
DES MOINES, Iowa (IAWA) – Central Iowa beer lovers can now support clean water efforts simply by ordering a pint thanks to the expanded “Blue Taps=Clean Water” program from West …Read More »Weather conditions and fertilizer prices result in challenges but also opportunities
Nitrogen stabilizers and nitrogen research to be the focus of a Central Iowa Field Day By IAWA and Verdesian, an IAWA Business Council member With nitrogen prices increasing over …Read More »From wet spot to wetland
Partnerships lead to new water quality feature at DMACC Dallas County Farm By Adam Sodders ADEL, Iowa (IAWA) – A once-troublesome mud puddle in a Central Iowa farm field has …Read More »