Six teams of farmers and farm advisors in the Midwest are demonstrating their leadership in conservation agriculture with the completion of their Good Idea Mini-grant projects, a program run by a multi-state collaboration of Land Grant University ExtensionRead More…
While it occurred with very little fanfare, last year marked the 10-year anniversary of the North Central Region Water Network. A lot has changed over the last ten years, but a lot remains the same asRead More…
Michigan’s inland lakes support rich underwater plant communities that are vital for fish habitat and healthy ecosystems. However, comprehensive data about these aquatic plants – known as macrophytes – has been limited, creating challenges for lakeRead More…
Madelynn Wuestenberg began her role with Iowa State University in January 2024, where she serves as an Agricultural Climatologist, specializing in environmental interactions and feedbacks with the atmosphere. Her love for the Iowa State Cyclones runsRead More…
We are excited to share that the Algal Bloom Action Team is once again hosting their annual Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium. This marks the 5th year the team will host the symposium focusing onRead More…
Story by Mark Warman Mark Warman has been an active natural resources professional for the past 12 years. His pathway includes work as a program manager on the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, as a NaturalistRead More…
Climate, water, and equity issues are complex topics that can be sensitive to discuss, especially for communities that have been historically exploited and excluded from the conversation. To discuss the topic and brainstorm collaborations, the NorthRead More…
Story by Joni Harper Joni Harper joined the University of Missouri Extension as an agronomy specialist in 2007 and transitioned into a natural resources field specialist role in 2022, serving 26 counties in Missouri. She earnedRead More…
This past summer seven undergraduate students from across the US participated in Watershed Management Research and Outreach Internship Program. The program, which just completed its third year, places undergraduate students with Extension mentors at land-grant institutionsRead More…
Story by Sushant Mehan, Ph.D. Dr. Sushant Mehan, an Assistant Professor and Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist at South Dakota State University (SDSU), has rapidly become a key figure in advancing water resource management and naturalRead More…