The Iowa Water Summit brings together organizations and individuals with a shared interest in clean water and water quality monitoring. This one-day gathering will focus on volunteer water quality monitoring, facilitating the sharing of ideas and the strengthening of relationships between groups and individuals that collect and utilize water quality data across Iowa.
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The Iowa Water Summit is hosted in coordination with the Iowa Nature Summit, occurring October 9-10 at Drake University in Des Moines. To register and learn more about the Nature Summit, visit www.iowanature.org.
Basic Information
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Where: Izaak Walton League - Des Moines Chapter, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- 9-9:30 a.m.: Check-in
- 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Water Summit* programming
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: (optional) Social hour - cash bar
- 5:30 - 8 p.m.: (optional) Des Moines Izaak Walton League dinner & presentation
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Welcome / Opening Remarks
- Doug Pooch - Des Moines Chapter, Izaak Walton League
- Heather Wilson - Izaak Walton League of America
10:00 a.m. Panel: Getting Your Feet Wet - Starting a Volunteer Monitoring Initiative
- Liv Humphrey - Partners of Scott County Watersheds
- Ginny Malcomson - Polk County Conservation
- Zach Moss - Dallas County Conservation
11:00 a.m. Break - Visit exhibitors
11:30 a.m. Whose Poop Is in the Water? A Microbial Source-Tracking Deep Dive
- Claire Hruby - Drake University Environmental Science and Sustainability Department
- Steve Gustafson - Partners of Scott County Watersheds
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Drowning in Data - Tools and Tips for Analysis
- Dan Haug - Prairie Rivers of Iowa RC&D
2:30 p.m. Break - Visit exhibitors
3:00 p.m. Panel: Making a Splash - Effective Communication About Water Quality
- Bethany Kohoutek - Iowa Environmental Council
- Lyndy Holdt - Iowa Lakeside Lab
- Dian Nostikasari - Drake University Environmental Science and Sustainability Department
4:00 Closing Remarks
- Heather Wilson - Izaak Walton League of America
- Dale Braun - Iowa Division, Izaak Walton League
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
- Social hour until Des Moines Izaak Walton League dinner and presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome! You may purchase a meal ticket when you register for the Water Summit.)
Registration Information
General Registration: $20 / After September 20 $25
General Registration + Dinner: $38 / After September 20 $43
- includes lunch, coffee, and dinner hosted by Des Moines Chapter Izaak Walton League
If the registration fee represents an obstacle to your attendance, please contact sos@iwla.org.
Attendees representing an organization or monitoring group are encouraged to host an exhibitor table showcasing their work. This opportunity is free to all attendees. There will be time set aside during the Water Summit for attendees to visit exhibitor tables. While registering, you’ll be able to sign up for a table.
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You can also register on-site the day of the event.
Questions? Email sos@iwla.org.