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Current Events
Updated April 11,  2012

IOWATER Statewide Snapshots Scheduled for 2012

IOWATER statewide snapshot events provide an opportunity for IOWATER volunteers to sample their monitoring sites.  These statewide snapshots occur in the spring, summer, and fall of each year and results are posted to the IOWATER website.  The 2012  statewide snapshots are scheduled for May 12, July 14, and October 13.

Results from the 2011 statewide snapshots are now available.

 

IOWATER Workshop Schedule for 2012 Now Available

The IOWATER Workshop Schedule for 2012 is now available. Workshops currently scheduled include Introductory and Bacteria workshops.  Additional workshops, including biological workshops, will be scheduled throughout the summer, so check the Workshop link on the IOWATER website for additional postings.

If you are interested in having an IOWATER workshop (Introductory, Biological or Bacteria) in your area, please contact Mary Skopec at Mary.Skopec@dnr.iowa.gov

 

Iowans Invited to Comment on Collaborative State Nonpoint Source Water Quality Plan

A new state nonpoint source water quality plan will be the focus of five public meetings across the state in April.

The State Nonpoint Source Water Quality Plan looks at the current state of water quality in Iowa and outlines ideas for improvement. Iowans interested in the plan have a chance to learn more by attending one of five meetings. All meetings will be held from 6 to 8 pm.

  • Council Bluffs: April 18, Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave.
  • Storm Lake: April 19, Prairie Lakes AEA, 824 Flindt Dr., Suite 105
  • Iowa City: April 23, Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn St.
  • Cedar Falls: April 24, Auditorium at the University of Northern Iowa Center for Energy and Environmental Education, southeast corner of Jennings Drive and Campus Street
  • Windsor Heights: April 26, Windsor Heights Community Center - Colby Park, 6900 School St.

Expired Equipment Amnesty

Don’t throw away your expired equipment – teachers and other groups can use your expired equipment for training purposes. If you would like to give your equipment back to IOWATER you can:
  1. Drop off your equipment at one of the following locations:
    1. The Wallace State Office Building in Des Moines, 502 E. 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 (Please label your equipment: “Delivery to Lisa Fascher”. Take your equipment to the 4th Floor Receptionist area).
    2. The IOWATER headquarters in Iowa City at 109 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
    3. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory - West Okoboji Lake (Directions)
  2. Mail your equipment back to IOWATER at: 109 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

Now Accepting Requests for 2012 IOWATER Workshops

If you are interested in having an IOWATER workshop (Introductory, Biological or Bacteria) in your area, please contact Mary Skopec at Mary.Skopec@dnr.iowa.gov

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IOWATER Fall 2011 Newsletter available

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Upcoming Stream Cleanup Events
Updated November 1, 2011
The 2011 season has wrapped up. Thank you for your support!

Check back soon for upcoming 2012 stream cleanup events.