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Research team testing water quality.

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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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.

People at Iowa Water Conference

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.

Iowa Farm and Food Conference
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Celebrating 10 years of connection, learning, and local food.

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Iowa State’s Water Resilience Collaborative marked its first year with a Spring Open House, bringing together campus partners to strengthen connections and advance solutions for water challenges.

Nature Based Solutions Workshop
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Scaling Practice, Strengthening Partnerships, and Advancing Water Resilience Across the Midwest

Emma Miller headshot.

Focused on public health and clean water, Emma Miller’s Iowa State experience connects classroom learning with real‑world impact as an Outstanding Senior in Environmental Engineering.

Raina Pfeifer headshot.

From stream restoration to ecological design, Raina Pfeifer’s Iowa State journey blends creativity, collaboration, and care for the environment as a Senior in Biological Systems Engineering.

Adaptive and Sustainable Natural and Built Environment. This gathering will explore and connect work across three priority program areas: Energy Sustainability, Water Resilience, Disaster Preparedness.