Watershed Talks ~ Soil and Water Conservation
Iowa HUC 8 Watersheds and the Iowa population of each.
This monthly virtual series is a project of the Iowa Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, with rotating co-hosts from other Iowa Chapters. We feature guests for 30-40 minute presentations that shed daylight on good works done in Iowa watersheds. In this way we uplift our shared goals for cleaner water, a healthy environment, and kinder communities.
Watershed Talks ~ July 22, 2025
Toxic Ties: What’s in Our Water The Public Health Impact of Iowa’s Polluted Waterways! Dr. Adam Shriver— Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy at The Harkin Institute A Vital Conversation on Water, Health & Policy in Iowa Event Recap:…
Watershed Talks ~ June 17, 2025
Vanishing Wings: A Wake-Up Call for Nature How Neonics Threaten Our Insects, Aquatic Life, and More! Mike Miller- Stream Ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources This eye-opening presentation is about neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics)…
Watershed Talks ~ May 20, 2025
At the Iowa Farm Table A discussion with podcast producer Beth Hoffman Beth Hoffman— Author, Farmer & Podcaster Learn about Beth Hoffman’s “At the Iowa Farm Table” podcast program. The podcast explores how and why we can make Iowa’s food and farming…
Watershed Talks ~ April 15, 2025
Fish in the Nish? One year later— How community members are working with the newly formed Nishnabotna Water Defenders to advocate, educate and litigate! Jodi Reese— Secretary, Nishnabotna Water Defenders Learn about what’s taking place in the Nishnobotna watershed….
Watershed Talks ~ March 18, 2025
Nature Defenders of Iowa— How organizations work everyday to defend our natural resources both at the state and federal level! Anna Gray— Public Policy Director and Counsel, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Kate Hansen— Agriculture Program Director, The Izaak Walton…
Watershed Talks ~ February 18, 2025
It’s About Trout! How Trout Unlimited makes water quality a top priority by protecting trout habitats and restoring waterways in Iowa! Cameron Aker— Iowa Driftless Outreach Coordinator, Trout Unlimited “Do unto those downstream as you would have…
Watershed Talks ~ January 21, 2025
Organic Farming— A Solution for Iowa & Ukraine How a rural scientist successfully helps farmers transition to healthy organic regenerative practices! Michael McNeill, PhD— Scientist, Researcher, and Farmer Learn more about why and how transitioning conventional…
Watershed Talks ~ December 17, 2024
Panoramic View of Nature Education— How a rural science teacher uses the outdoors as a creative classroom to educate students about nature! Mark Dorhout— Science Teacher, Panorama Middle School Learn more about why and how outdoor education not only is a great…
Watershed Talks ~ November 19, 2024
Salt Watch— Safe Roads & Clean Water How over salting roads not only leads to rusty cars, but kills fish, and pollutes our drinking water long-term! Abby Hileman— Salt Watch Coordinator, Izaak Walton League of America Learn more about why and how properly…
Watershed Talks ~ October 22, 2024
Access to Clean Water & Clean Air should be a Fundamental Right— How a constitutional amendment will assure clean water & clean air for all! James Larew— Environmental Attorney/Advocate, Driftless Water Defenders Learn more about why and how the Constitution…