Welcome

The Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section of the Iowa DNR - Iowa Geological Survey is responsible for the design, implementation and management of Iowa's Ambient Water Monitoring Program. The purpose of the program is to develop and deliver consistent, unbiased information about the condition of Iowa's surface and groundwater resources so that decisions regarding the development, management and protection of these resources may be improved.

Meet the staff.

New Website from the IOWATER Program

The Iowa DNR IOWATER staff recently updated their website with some new features and a slightly new design. You can go to http://www.iowater.net to explore Iowa's Water Quality Volunteer Monitoring program.

Visit the IOWATER website.

Comprehensive Report of Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Programs

This report includes strategies to address the gaps and weakness in the ambient water monitoring program in Iowa.

Read the comprehensive report (PDF).

Water Quality Standards Survey

The DNR is asking for your input on how you recreate in Iowa's streams as we complete recreational assessments on streams in the state.

Take the public survey.

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