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A plane dropping fire retardant

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.
The Ocheyedan river running dry

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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The IGS Geode - a look at the activities of the Iowa Geological Survey from July 2022 through June 2023

Friday, January 12, 2024
Please enjoy an online copy of our magazine, The IGS Geode, showcasing some of the Iowa Geological Survey’s activities during the past year.
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Our latest issue of The IGS Geode

Friday, January 27, 2023
Please enjoy an online copy of our magazine, The IGS Geode, showcasing some of the Iowa Geological Survey’s activities during the past year.

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