2022 Eastern South Dakota
Water Conference

This year's conference will be held on Wednesday, October 12, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center. 

The conference will feature presentations from universities, local, state and federal government agencies, non-profits, and other stakeholder groups. The conference covers the latest strategies and research for water managers and water users on the Northern Great Plains. 

This year’s theme is “Phosphorus Loss: Local & Global Challenges.” Although a critical macronutrient for plant growth, phosphorous has been making headlines the past few years as one of the primary causes for blooms of algae and toxin producing cyanobacteria.

Secretary of agriculture candidates disagree on how well Iowa is addressing water quality

The two candidates running for secretary of agriculture in Iowa disagree on how well the state is doing at addressing water quality.

Democrat John Norwood says the state’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy is not making enough progress as it turns ten next year.

Republican incumbent Mike Naig recognizes nitrogen in waterways has increased over the last ten years but says there’s never been more awareness and conservation work in the state’s history.

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(Reporting by IPR’s Clay Masters)