The On the Leading Edge series kicks off with an interactive session on altered hydrology and the role conservation drainage practices can play in meeting the goals of the IL Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Speakers will focus on the science behind four practices – drainage water management, bioreactors, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands – and discuss considerations Read more about On the Leading Edge-ALTERED HYDROLOGY, WATER QUALITY, AND CONSERVATION DRAINAGE[…]

The second session in the three-part series will drill down to individual practices and provide a “what to look for in the field” look at practice requirements for controlled drainage, bioreactors, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands. A panel representing landowner, contractor, and conservation professional perspectives will discuss their experiences and take audience questions on topics Read more about On the Leading Edge- CONSERVATION DRAINAGE AT THE PRACTICE SCALE[…]

On Thursday, August 6th at 1 p.m. CDT, Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), Iowa Nutrient Research Center, and Conservation Learning Group, is hosting a free virtual wetland field day. Join us as we explore new wetland program opportunities and a wetland under construction with Susan Kozak, IDALS Soil Conservation & Water Read more about Virtual Field Day: Increasing Wetland Opportunities with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship[…]

2020 Virtual Tour Workshop- Two-Day Event

The third and final session in the three-part series will focus on applying the Ag Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF), a free watershed modeling tool, to demonstrate how model outputs can be used to improve watershed outreach and education, evaluate nutrient loss reduction scenarios, and advance adoption and implementation of conservation drainage practices. Featured Speakers: Jeff Read more about On the Leading Edge- CONSERVATION DRAINAGE AT THE WATERSHED SCALE[…]

2020 Virtual Workshop- Two-Day Event