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3rd Annual Water Monitoring Conference:

Assessment of Iowa`s Water Resources

Scheman Building - Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
February 19-20, 2003

Wednesday
4 p.m. Registration/Refreshments/Poster Session*
6 p.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks
6:30 p.m. Evening Keynote – Contaminants and Wildlife: Lessons from the Swamp
LOUIS J. GUILLETTE JR., Ph.D. (Distinguished Professor of Zoology, University of Florida)
Sponsored by the Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination and the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory.
7 p.m. Panel Discussion on Water Quality and Health Effects
 When it comes to water quality, perhaps the most important issue is whether or not it is affecting our health. Join us for a panel discussion on what we know and what we don’t.  Find out how water quality impacts Iowa’s population, how it influences management decisions, and emerging health issues.
NOTE OF INTEREST: As part of the Iowa State University Lectures Program, author Barry Lopez will present "The Writer as Environmentalist and Activist" at 8 p.m. in the Sun Room of ISU Memorial Union.
Thursday
7 a.m. Registration/Refreshments/Poster Session*
8 a.m. Welcome
8:15 a.m. Plenary – Landforms of Iowa
Explore the landscapes of Iowa from the rolling Loess hills in western Iowa to the bluffs of the Mississippi. The connections between water and land are delicate, but constant. You may be surprised to find out how these connections affect water quality.
9 a.m. The Lakes of Iowa
The year 2002 marked the third year of an intensive five-year study on 132 Iowa lakes. From small impoundments to large reservoirs, not all the results have been expected.  Hear what we’ve learned during the first half of this exciting project.
9:30 a.m. Break/Refreshments/Poster Session*
10 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

A.    Volunteers in Action
Volunteers play an important role in protecting the state’s waters. Find out about the accomplishments of a few of Iowa’s volunteer groups, how they’ve overcome obstacles, and maybe most importantly – how they stay motivated.

B.    Hot Topics
While it’s probably one of our most precious resources, it’s also most likely one of the least talked about. Explore a couple of the key issues important to groundwater quality in Iowa: Earthen Manure Systems and antibiotics. Learn what impact earthen manure storage facilities have on shallow groundwater and hear results from 10 years of monitoring.
11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided)/Poster Session*
1 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

C.    Open Discussion on Iowa’s Water Quality Policies & Standards
Wading through legislation and rules isn’t always the most fun thing to do – or the easiest to understand. We’ve compiled a panel of experts in the field to answer your questions on the 305(b) Report and 303(d) List, the new nutrient standards that the state is moving toward, and much, much more! 

D.    Urban Water Quality
Rural communities aren’t the only ones impact stream health in Iowa. How do our cities stack up? Join us for a look at a few monitoring efforts in urban waterways, and the activities of cities to improve urban water quality.
2 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Water Quality and Conservation in Iowa: A Farmer's Point of View
Farmers drink the same water, recreate on the same streams and lakes, and fish from the same waters as the rest of us. They are stakeholders in conserving and protecting our natural resources. Hear what two Iowa farmers do to protect the water where they live, and how others can do the same.
2:45 p.m. Nutrients: Where Do We Go from Here?
Iowa is an agricultural state. It is to be expected that our waters would “reflect” what is applied to the land. As national and state officials move closer to nutrient standards for phosphorus and nitrogen in our waters, what does the future hold for Iowa?
3:15 p.m. Break/Poster Session*
3:45 p.m. Beaches 2002
As one of the hottest topics in water quality today, the safety and status of our state park beaches is important to us all. In 2002, some important changes were made to the beach- monitoring program. Learn about those changes, where the DNR has seen elevated bacteria levels, and what the DNR is doing to ensure public safety at its beaches.
4:15 p.m. Wrap-Up: The Future of Monitoring in Iowa