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2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) application for the Soil and Water Innovation Grants with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship are now open. Applications due May 16. 2025. We are looking for projects that explore innovative or new ideas regarding conservation programs, practices, and delivery.

The Iowa Nutrient Research Center seeks proposals for water quality research to reduce nitrate and phosphorus in Iowa. Proposals are due May 2, 2025, for projects starting in August.

Dr.Jill Baron will explore the benefits and environmental consequences of human-driven changes to the global nitrogen cycle, particularly through the use of synthetic fertilizers. She will discuss how nitrogen pollution affects ecosystems, air, and water, while offering strategies to balance human needs with ecological sustainability.

See the recipients of the Water Resilience Collaborative research and travel grant!

A competitive grants program is open for graduate students at Iowa State University to promote graduate research and engagement related to water security and resilience.

Iowa State University research mentors are invited to apply for the inaugural Water Resilience Collaborative (WRC) Undergraduate Research Experience. Due April 7, 2025

Learn stream assessment and restoration techniques from leading experts George Athanasakes, PE, and Nate Hoogeveen of Iowa DNR. Through hands-on instruction, participants work in teams to evaluate stream conditions and develop practical solutions using the IDNR River Restoration Toolbox.

Seminar: Turtle Hurdles: Addressing the Challenges of Conserving a Long-Lived Turtle Species

Seminar: Evaluating the Timing of Iowa Duck Hunting Seasons

Seminar: Aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in a rapidly changing world