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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.

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

*VIRTUAL on Webex*
Science communication and STEM