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The Water Resilience Collaborative (WRC) at Iowa State University has announced its Fall 2026 Graduate Student Grant Program, offering funding to support research or travel for ISU students whose research focuses on advancing water security and resilience across Iowa and beyond.

Lab-on-a-drone technology developed by Iowa State University professor of mechanical engineering Jonathan Claussen, shown in use last month at Big Creek northeast of Madrid, will be part of the Watershed Innovation Farm, a demonstration site opening south of Ames next year that will highlight conservation practices that improve water quality in agricultural runoff. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University.

A new Iowa State project will soon provide an in-person look at conservation measures designed to reduce nutrients in agricultural runoff.

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Students pursuing water-related STEM degrees can apply for AWWA scholarships through November 6, 2026, supporting the next generation of water-sector leaders.

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Explore nutrient reduction efforts from Latvia, Denmark, New Zealand and the U.S. in the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s Fall 2026 seminar series. Learn how global researchers are tackling water quality challenges.

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ISU students in the Water Resilience Collaborative’s Summer 2026 research program showcased water-focused projects at the EUReCA poster session, highlighting new skills, discoveries, and mentorship.

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More than 50 participants from seven states gathered in the Quad Cities to share ideas, build partnerships, and advance nature-based solutions for stronger, more resilient communities.

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Despite heavy rain, ISU students witnessed how cover crops strengthen soil and boost water infiltration at a Blair Farm field day. Hands-on demos and expert insights revealed their powerful role in protecting soil health and water quality.

An aerial photo of Denison taken with a drone during a site visit by the Iowa State University team.

The Iowa State University College of Design, in partnership with the ISU College of Engineering and ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the 2026 Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop June 23-25 on the Iowa State campus.

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The Undergraduate Research Experience is an in‑person program that gives undergraduates paid, real‑world problem‑solving experience in water management settings.

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Iowa State’s WRC announces Spring 2026 travel grant awardees, supporting graduate researchers presenting innovative water resilience and security projects across the U.S. and internationally.