Water Resilience Collaborative

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Water Resilience Collaborative.

Our Mission And Goals

The Water Resilience Collaborative is a group of interdisciplinary researchers and extension leaders at Iowa State University collectively working towards advancing water security and resilience throughout the urban-rural continuum. Our mission is to support world-class research, extension, and education in water sustainability that ensures safe and healthy water for people and care for natural and managed ecosystems.

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Watersheds

Watershed Management
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Water Supply
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Aquatic Ecosystems

Aquatic Ecosystems
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Water and Agriculture

Recent News/Announcements

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Water you waiting for? Urinetown: The Musical and the urgency of water resilience.

Urinetown: The Musical” & the Urgency of Water Resilience

Musical theatre meets water science in a unique panel event, exploring how art can shed light on water scarcity, corporate influence, and resilience research at Iowa State University.

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Fall 2025 Water Resilience Collaborative Graduate Student Grant Program Now Open

The Water Resilience Collaborative at Iowa State University is offering Fall 2025 graduate student grants supporting research and travel related to water security and resilience.

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The Dynamic Reality of Conservation — Lessons from Iowa Farmers

A new Iowa State University study reveals that many farmers who begin using conservation practices like cover crops and no-till later abandon them — highlighting the need for long-term support.

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Fall 2025 Water Resilience Collaborative Graduate Student Grant Program Now Open
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The Dynamic Reality of Conservation — Lessons from Iowa Farmers
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IA-AWWA Annual Conference - Call for Abstracts
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Upcoming Water Conferences

Seminars & Upcoming Events