Water quality protection projects protect the state’s surface and groundwater resources from point and nonpoint sources of pollution.
Iowa Water Source Protection Program
The term “source water” is used to define drinking water in its original environment, either as surface water (rivers, streams, reservoirs, lakes) or groundwater (aquifers)
Water quality and protection
The quality of water and drinking water in the country has improved over the past 50 years, but challenges remain.
Water protection in the USA
An example of how one central government agency successfully performs the functions of environmental control over the use and protection of all natural resources (including water and land)
US presents international water strategy
The U.S. government has unveiled a water strategy that aims to expand access to safe drinking water and improve sanitation around the world, Voice of America reports.
Great Lakes of Iowa
The Great Lakes of Iowa, often called the Okoboji, are a group of natural lakes in northwestern Iowa in the United States.
Iowa’s aquatic habitats
Iowa is home to many fascinating aquatic habitats with robust ecosystems and rich biodiversity. Below is a summary list of resources to help you as you explore Iowa’s aquatic habitats.
Saved water resources
In the United States in the mid-twentieth century, numerous dams were built in arid areas to create available water.
Water resources of the USA
Water resources are sources of water that are valuable or likely to be useful to people. It is critically important because it is necessary for the existence of life.
Groundwater resources
About 30% (11 × 1015 m3) of all fresh water on Earth is stored as groundwater. The water measured as groundwater is more than 100 times the amount collected in streams and lakes.