The theme for the 9th annual Iowa Water Conference is Currents and Currencies: Trends and Motivators for Better Water Management. The conference will be held March 2 and 3, 2015 at the Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa. For additional information and to register visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/iwc/.
The Raccoon River Watershed Association will hold their 2015 conference, "Life in the Raccoon River: Water Quality", on March 7, 2015. There is no cost to attend. Additional details will be added as they're finalized. The day's agenda is as follows: 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Steve Roe, President, RRWA 9:05 - 9:50 a.m. - Water Chemistry … Continue reading 2015 Raccoon River Watershed Association Conference
With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement
Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register to ensure adequate space … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Workshop
Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop
Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Iowa Cover Crop Working Group and Washington County Farm Bureau, will host a field day Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Steve and Dennis Berger farm, rural Wellman.
With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement
Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop
With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement
Silos and Smokestacks Present: The 11th Annual Golden Silo Awards. This event will celebrate individuals and organizations who are preserving and telling the story of American agriculture. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2015 For more information, visit http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/.