What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering at the University of Iowa is the oldest academic research center in the United States focused on hydraulic engineering and fluid mechanics. With over a century of experience, IIHR has played a key role in advancing the science and application of hydraulics in major civil infrastructure projects worldwide. This webinar will provide a brief overview of IIHR’s research mission, technical capabilities, and areas of collaboration, followed by a focused look at our...

The Okoboji Blue Water Festival was founded in 2016 as a venue to promote clean water and other natural resources advocacy in the Iowa Great Lakes. The festival has grown exponentially each year and is now regarded as the premier water quality event in Iowa. There will be activities for kids, fishing seminars and keynote speakers, and exhibitors, including IIHR. The Okoboji Blue Water Festival supports the stewardship of clean water and other natural resources through participation, education...

Join us on Aug. 20-22 for the ISAC Annual Conference taking place in person at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Each August, ISAC brings together county officials and employees from across the state for this educational conference. This is going to be an unforgettable event that will feature a great agenda and a casual feel with a lot of education, networking, and activities. Registration opens on the ISAC registration website on Wednesday, June 4, and will...

Join us on Aug. 20-22 for the ISAC Annual Conference taking place in person at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Each August, ISAC brings together county officials and employees from across the state for this educational conference. This is going to be an unforgettable event that will feature a great agenda and a casual feel with a lot of education, networking, and activities. Registration opens on the ISAC registration website on Wednesday, June 4, and will...

Join us on Aug. 20-22 for the ISAC Annual Conference taking place in person at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Each August, ISAC brings together county officials and employees from across the state for this educational conference. This is going to be an unforgettable event that will feature a great agenda and a casual feel with a lot of education, networking, and activities. Registration opens on the ISAC registration website on Wednesday, June 4, and will...

Join us for the 19th annual Iowa Water Conference! The overarching conference theme is “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.” As the Iowa Water Center celebrates its 60-year anniversary, we contemplate the progress made, as well as the goals that have been so far, out of reach. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting our waters. Creating a resilient water cycle is critical and relies on a systems approach, recognizing the connection between water...

Join us for the 19th annual Iowa Water Conference! The overarching conference theme is “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.” As the Iowa Water Center celebrates its 60-year anniversary, we contemplate the progress made, as well as the goals that have been so far, out of reach. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting our waters. Creating a resilient water cycle is critical and relies on a systems approach, recognizing the connection between water...

Join us at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with city leaders from across the state. Be sure to stop by the IIHR booth to learn more about our work and say hello! Don't miss a compelling talk featuring IIHR Director and Iowa Flood Center Co-founder Larry Weber and Kevin Robinson from the city of Spencer as they share insights from one of Iowa’s most significant recent flood events, detailed below.Title2024 Flood in Northwest...

Join us at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with city leaders from across the state. Be sure to stop by the IIHR booth to learn more about our work and say hello! Don't miss a compelling talk featuring IIHR Director and Iowa Flood Center Co-founder Larry Weber and Kevin Robinson from the city of Spencer as they share insights from one of Iowa’s most significant recent flood events, detailed below.Title2024 Flood in Northwest...