Tag Archives: Water

22Feb/23

Launching the Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network to Support Women in Forestry

February 22, 2023forestry, Water, women landowners, woodland stewardship

As I sat at home watching a webinar in October of 2020 about an Oregon State University Extension and Outreach program that supported female woodland owners through educational and networking opportunities, I thought to myself, “Would it be possible to have a program like this in Iowa?” Fortuitously, six months later I received an email from a partner at Missouri Extension and Outreach asking if Iowa was interested in joining them in offering programming for women who are woodland owners in the Midwest. My response was an enthusiastic yes!

30Jan/23

Soil in a hand with earth worms in the soil

Weather, Water, and Soil Intersect in Indiana’s Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

January 30, 2023Agriculture, climate, climate-smart, Indiana, Soil Health, Water

Climate Smart Agriculture has been a buzzword over the past year, with the connotation that farms can play a large role in sequestering greenhouses gasses. In order to do so, carbon in the upper layers of soil has to be increased, methane from ruminants must be lessened or harnessed to be converted to energy, and renewable energy resources have to be incorporated into farm management considerations. In Indiana, many resources have been dedicated to progressing in this arena. We just used a variety of other terms in the process.

26Jul/22

People talking at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Trip to Duluth for the Climate Intersections Conference leaves attendees energized and inspired

July 26, 2022climate, climate intersections, conference, equity, Water

In mid-July, the North Central Region Water Network headed to beautiful Duluth, Minnesota for the Climate Intersections Conference. As agriculture, natural resource, and water professionals, we know that climate change is threatening our agricultural systems, communities,Read More…

10Dec/21

2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings

Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water

The 2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings will be virtual. Two sessions are offered as listed below. There will be four speakers, with 5-minute breaks between speakers. CEUs will be available for Certified Crop AdvisersRead More…

07Dec/21

Water for Climate Action: Reducing GHG Emissions

climate change, Water

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06Dec/21

2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings

Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water

29Jul/21

The Nebraska WAVES programs aims to educate busy Nebraskan water citizens and Natural Resource District Directors on watershed management

July 29, 2021Conservation, education, Environment, soil, Water, Water Quality

By Troy Gilmore, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska There is a strong awareness of water resources issues among the citizens of Nebraska. Farmers and ranchers are often aware of field-scale challenges of managing water for cropRead More…

29Jun/21

Charlie Barden works to engage Kansas Native American community in forestry and water work

June 29, 2021drought, forestry, tribal communities, Water

Earlier this year the North Central Region Water Network was delighted to welcome Charlie Barden, Kansas State Extension Forester and Professor at Kansas State University, to the Network Leadership Team. While Charlie may be a newRead More…

12Feb/21

Farming for the Future: A Forum Exploring Ecosystem Markets

ecosystem services, soil, Water

Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin, on Friday February 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST for a free, national webinar exploring different environmental and carbon market opportunities for Midwest farmers.

04Feb/21

US Water Alliances Launches Recovering Stronger: Transforming Water Management in America

infrastructure, Water

In this digital event you’ll hear from the diverse stakeholders and policymakers working on at the intersection of water and recovery and about the US Water Alliance’s federal policy blueprint for Congress and the Biden Administration. Tune in to learn more about the common ground solutions at the federal level that will contribute to building a stronger, more sustainable future for all.