Environment

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Water Quality Programs page (ISU Agronomy Extension) - Links to several projects

Iowa DNR Water Quality page - impaired waters list, information on nonpopint source pollution, TMDL information, and water monitoring information

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) - Pesticide Bureau - information for pesticide applicators, apiary list, endangered species list

IOWATER page --volunteer water monitoring

Water quality resources from ISU Department of Ag and BioSystems Engineering

Sustainable Agriculture page (ISU Agronomy Extension) - news, calendar, & links

ISU Department of Natural Resources and Ecology Management - news, research, Extension

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension

Publications and resources covering fish farming to pond management.
Iowa Water Center

Providing Iowans with an independent, authoritative voice on water resource issues affecting Iowa.
Riparian Management Systems

A management approach for environmental enhancement of intensively modified agricultural landscapes.
Extension Soil Management & Environment

Research-based information and current Extension and Research projects on tillage and cropping systems, soil carbon sequestration, residue management, and cover crops.
Pest Management and the Environment

Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
Soil and Land Use

The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.
Water and Environmental Stewardship Engineering

Providing extension services on topics such as water quality and pollution control, hydrology and drainage, and remote sensing and modeling.
Forestry Extension

Tree identification, care and maintenance, and timber management resources.
Wildlife Extension

Educating people about Iowa's wildlife resources so that Iowans can make informed decisions that impact wildlife and their habitats.
Leadership and Performance-Based Watershed Management

Establishing watershed groups in impaired sub-watersheds throughout Iowa implemented through partnerships of farmers, extension specialists, Iowa State University Extension and agencies at the state and local level.
Heartland Regional Water Coordination Initiative

Building institutional partnerships and increasing the capacity of citizens, educators, agencies and community leaders to better address water quality concerns.
Iowa Learning Farms

Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Developing new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Soil Fertility

Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.