Map of proposed Well Head Protection Area (WHPA)

Source Water Delineation for Communities

Friday, January 20, 2023
For better and more accurate source water delineations, IGS is available to assist communities with their well head protection planning, especially in the crucial delineation of the well head protection area.
Map showing USDM drought classifications for Iowa, as of Dec 8, 2022.

Drought Regions of Iowa

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Iowa Geological Survey (IGS) has significantly assisted in creating the drought plan by providing scientific expertise on the state’s regional characteristics and available hydrologic data.
Boxes of core samples stored at the OIGS warehouse

Questions Answered

Friday, August 26, 2022
Check out IGS GeoCore if you have questions about what a certain type of rock looks like. You may be able to find your answer.
Sunset over an oxbow in late summer.

A Day in the Field

Friday, April 29, 2022
Waking up early or working into the early evening allows us to see some great sunrises and sunsets, and some field sites are located off the beaten track, enabling us to see wildflowers and native aquatic or bird species up close.
Typical streamflow hydrograph showing hydrograph nomenclature, dominant pollutant pathways, and where on the hydrograph various conservation practices might be most effective

Water Farming for Conservation

Monday, March 28, 2022
The key component needed for water farming is thinking about how water moves across your field and then designing a water management system that meets your goals.