Water Monitoring season started and our incredible volunteers sampled on the stormiest Tuesday in May (5/21)! They were able to sample 44 of the 45 locations around the watershed amidst downpours and higher than normal stream flow conditions!
HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO BRAVED THE CONDITIONS AND SAMPLED!
Spring Flooding causing many parks and campgrounds to close!
Drought conditions in Iowa have improved to their least severe in about two years thanks to abundant rainfall in recent weeks, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In a Thursday report, all "severe" drought in the northeast part of the state was downgraded to "moderate," the lowest drought classification.
Nitrate contamination of Iowa's rivers has surged in recent weeks amid heavy, widespread rainfall, according to data collected by the Iowa Water Quality Information System.
The HER Women of Achievement luncheon will celebrate 13 outstanding local women and keynote speaker, Clarissa Chun. An event that celebrates the hard work, dedication, advocacy, leadership, and influence of women throughout Eastern Iowa.
Did you know our Watershed Management Plan (WMP) is now online?
You can also access the interactive mapping tool that was created to assist with identification of watershed projects. Check them both out at the link below.
