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IOWA GEOLOGICAL & WATER SURVEY ROCKS THE 2013 IOWA STATE FAIR --NEW--

Staff from the Iowa Geological & Water Survey (IGWS) will be in the courtyard of the IDNR building on the State Fair grounds on Thursday 08/08/2013 to kick off the fair with "Geology Rocks". Geologists will be on hand with an assortment of some of Iowa's most spectacular fossils and minerals, and to discuss geology and water issues with the public. "Ask a Geologist" will allow people to bring in rocks, and fossils from home to be identified. Geologists will also be showing an assortment of aquatic insects found in ponds and streams across Iowa.

RAGBRAI 2013 “LEARN ABOUT THE LAND” BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

For the ninth year in a row, RAGBRAI enthusiasts can “Learn about the Land” during the 2013 Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. A seven-day set of RAGBRAI brochures produced by the Iowa Geological & Water Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, and Iowa Limestone Producers highlights the land, history, parks, and other natural wonders that cyclists will encounter on their quest across the state. This year’s route will cross over several of Iowa’s major Landform Regions, with the bulk of the ride over the rolling hills of the Southern Iowa Drift Plain; so riders should be prepared for some serious climbing in and out of valleys. Maps and cross sections included in the seven-day series will help participants locate nearby parks, cities, and landmarks.

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The Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa portrays the current interpretation of the distribution of various bedrock stratigraphic units present at the bedrock surface. More...

Well contractors can use the latest Well Record Form, then mail, e-mail or fax a completed form to the IGWS.