This article was written by J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr., Grant Wall, and Laurie Nowatzke of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and published on their website. It has been republished here with their permission. Research byRead More…
The Current Webinar 44: Communicating about Water featured three professionals in water research and conservation who discussed their findings and insight for water communication. How we relate to water, how we value water, and how differentRead More…
Natalie Carroll teaches Environmental Systems Management in the Agricultural Systems Management Program at Purdue University and develops natural resource curriculum for youth in grades 3-12. Through her curriculum, Carroll works to teach younger students the basicsRead More…
Over the past several decades we have seen a global increase in potentially toxic cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs). CyanoHABs pose serious human health and livestock risks as they can produce toxins that impact recreation, agriculture,Read More…
An agricultural engineer and an artist walk into a room? Where are you? While it sounds like the beginning of a pun, it was actually the premise for the North Central Region One Water Action ForumRead More…
Soil functions as a medium for growing plants, recycling organic materials and nutrients, and storing and purifying water. Healthy soil has an enhanced capacity to provide these ecosystem services. Soil management decisions at the farm levelRead More…
Devil’s Icebox Cave in Rock Bridge, Missouri is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The cave, which is part of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, is filled with myth and legend. Besides its ominousRead More…
Harmful algal blooms or HABs are naturally occurring, however, their frequency and intensity are increasing. The rises in frequency are tightly linked to anthropogenic activities influencing nutrient delivery to surface water resources. Heightened agriculture production, dischargesRead More…
With the increasing demand of agriculture, urban growth, and climate change on water quality, effective water management is critical. However, before water can be effectively managed individuals need a solid foundational knowledge of water resources, naturalRead More…
Low impact development or LID is a philosophy of stormwater management that aims to mimic natural processes in order to control runoff and protect water quality. LID practices are typically highly localized and distributed throughout aRead More…