Events and Programs
Watershed Talk featuring Dan Haug
March 17, 2026 at 7:00 on Zoom
St. Patrick’s Day is the only day of the year it’s acceptable to have bright green water. It’s also the last day to make public comment on Iowa’s 2026 Impaired Waters List.
The Clean Water Act created a framework for determining whether our waters are safe for fishing, swimming, and drinking. So what does Iowa’s 2026 “Impaired Waters” list actually tell us? Why do so many waterways remain stuck on it year after year? And what causes that troubling green tint we sometimes see?
Paddle and Cleanup Rivers Around Town (PACRAT)
April 25, 9am-2pm
Ames, location TBD
Canoe Ioway Creek or the Skunk River with frequent stops to pick up trash. If you don’t mind getting your feet wet and your hands dirty, you’ll have a good time! Lunch is provided. Registration is required.