Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy
“The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy is a science and technology-based framework to assess and reduce nutrients to Iowa waters and the Gulf of Mexico. It is designed to direct efforts to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point and nonpoint sources in a scientific, reasonable and cost effective manner” (ISU, 2017b).
Click the link to learn more about: Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Click the link to learn more about: Complete Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Document
Video: A Nutrient Reduction Strategy with Matt Helmers
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Farmer Heroes Manage Nutrients on Farm
Farmers are voluntarily adopting practices to minimize nutrient runoff from their operations. Read the article below to find out more about these farmer heroes who are improving America’s water resources.
Click the link to learn more about: Farmer Heroes Manage Nutrients On Farm – USEPA.
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