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University of Iowa scientists ask Winneshiek supervisors to help fund statewide water‑quality sensor network
Summary
Dr. Larry Weber of the University of Iowa presented the Iowa Flood Center's statewide water‑quality monitoring network, described a funding shortfall after a state cut, and asked Winneshiek County to consider bridge funding while the center seeks legislative support and county partners.
Dr. Larry Weber, director at IIHR — Hydroscience & Engineering and a leader of the Iowa Flood Center, told the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors that the center's real‑time water‑quality network needs local bridge funding after the Iowa Nutrient Research Center reduced its support.
Weber said the network currently operates about 70 continuous monitoring stations (53 run by IIHR, eight by USDA‑ARS and about 10 by the USGS) and that full annual operations require roughly $600,000. He asked the board to consider contributing as a short‑term bridge while the center seeks restoration of state support and additional county partners. "Polk County has committed $200,000 toward our goal," Weber said, and added the center hopes other counties will follow with similar, statewide contributions.
The network deploys nitrate sensors (Nitrotech) and water‑quality sondes that record dissolved oxygen, temperature,…
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