Water Resilience Collaborative

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.

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Beautiful landscape of a small stream in a lush green valley on a spring morning.

Great Connections 2026 to Bring Stormwater and Watershed Professionals Together in Dubuque

Published: September 10, 2026 | News Article

Registration is open for Great Connections 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa. The two-day conference brings together stormwater, erosion control, and watershed professionals to share solutions.

Lab-on-a-drone technology developed by Iowa State University professor of mechanical engineering Jonathan Claussen, shown in use last month at Big Creek northeast of Madrid, will be part of the Watershed Innovation Farm, a demonstration site opening south of Ames next year that will highlight conservation practices that improve water quality in agricultural runoff. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University.

New ISU demonstration site to put public spotlight on water-quality best practices

Published: September 3, 2026 | News Article

Biologist with students in science testing river water.

AWWA Scholarship Program Opens Applications

Published: September 2, 2026 | News Article

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Fall 2026 INRC Seminar Series Features Nutrient Reduction Research Around the World

Published: August 26, 2026 | News Article

Group photo of the students in the student showcase.

Students Showcase Summer Research Projects at Campus-Wide Poster Session

Published: August 4, 2026 | News Article

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Degree Programs

Explore undergraduate and graduate programs in water science, environmental engineering, and related fields at Iowa State.

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Research Opportunities

Join faculty research teams working on real water challenges.

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Student Bios & Testimonials

Hear from current students and alumni about their research journeys and how WRC shaped their careers.

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Events

Sep 16

Iowa Water Conference

Celebrate 20 years of water innovation at the 2026 Iowa Water Conference, Sept. 16–17 at Historic Arnolds Park.
Nov 12

CUAHSI Water Science Exchange: Water in Working Landscapes

This two-and-a-half day gathering will bring together water science researchers for skill-building workshops, field trips, and science poster and presentation opportunities.

Great Connections 2026 to Bring Stormwater and Watershed Professionals Together in Dubuque

New ISU demonstration site to put public spotlight on water-quality best practices

AWWA Scholarship Program Opens Applications

Fall 2026 INRC Seminar Series Features Nutrient Reduction Research Around the World

Students Showcase Summer Research Projects at Campus-Wide Poster Session

Degree Programs

Research Opportunities

Student Bios & Testimonials

Iowa Water Conference

CUAHSI Water Science Exchange: Water in Working Landscapes

Iowa State University Water Resilience Collaborative

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