Keith Schilling’s recent research suggests that water quality challenges in Iowa and nationally would be even greater if it weren’t for a little appreciated feature of the landscape — road ditches.
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Water for Today — and Tomorrow
The Iowa Geological Survey developed a 3-D local-scale groundwater flow model and used it to predict future water availability for industries and communities in Linn and Johnson counties.
Schilling Named State Geologist of Iowa
Iowa has a new state geologist — Keith Schilling of the Iowa Geological Survey.
Water-quality Project Underway in Buchanan County
A new project funded by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center aims to understand the nutrient reduction benefits of roadside ditches.
IGS Maps Show Iowa Counties What Lies Beneath
William Smith, the “father of English geology,” wasn’t the only geologist to create a map to change the world. Read about how geologists at the Iowa Geological Survey are creating new, geologic maps for the state even today.
Safe Drinking Water for Iowans
Scientists at IIHR are working with municipal water supply operators in several Iowa cities to help bring safe and reliable supplies of drinking water to those communities.
Researchers Find Giant Fossilized Sea Scorpion
IGS researchers have uncovered fossils of Pentecopterus, an ancient six-foot scorpion-like sea creature named after an ancient Greek warship. (Illustration by Patrick Lynch/Yale University)
River Clean-ups: An IIHR Service Tradition
IIHR faculty, staff, and students continue to participate in river clean-ups like Project AWARE, which celebrated its 13th year this July on the Wapsipinicon River.
On the Road with the Mobile Museum
The UI Mobile Museum is hitting the road with a new exhibit focusing on water.
Exploring CR’s ‘Beer Caves’ with Geophysics
Iowa Geological Survey researchers recently studied the legendary “beer caves” in downtown Cedar Rapids with advanced geophysical technology, (Photo by Marlin Ingalls)
