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Recent Research Findings by Iowa Geological Survey Regarding Flood-control Ponds

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Read about recent completed research by the Iowa Geological Survey finds gully erosion filling up flood-control ponds faster than expected.
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The IGS Geode - a look at the activities of the Iowa Geological Survey from July 2024 through June 2025

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
We are pleased to share with you our magazine, The IGS Geode, showcasing some of the Iowa Geological Survey’s activities during the past year.
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Iowa Geological Survey’s expertise supports California wildfire prevention

Friday, October 18, 2024
Matthew Streeter, a soil scientist with the Iowa Geological Survey, has recently expanded his expertise to the wildfire-prone landscapes of Palo Cedro, California.
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Join us for an Iowa Geological Survey Field Trip!

Friday, June 7, 2024
The Iowa Geological Survey will be leading a field trip in Muscatine County on Saturday, September 28.
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Iowa needs a plan for using its precious groundwater

Thursday, February 22, 2024
A conversion of several factors, some natural and some self-imposed, is leading to recognition that the State of Iowa needs a plan to safeguard groundwater reserves in the future.

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