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Iowa Works to Reduce Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone (#302)
The Iowa Journal travels to Boone and Otho to look at projects aimed at reducing nutrient runoff from farm fields. That runoff ends up in nearby waterways and travels as far as the Gulf of Mexico, contributing ... 05:20
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FRONTLINE | Poisoned Waters | PBS (#2712)
Full Program: Investigating the new wave of pollutants entering our waterways and drinking water... 01:56:44
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Solutions (#231)
Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 04:02
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Urban Issues (#231)
Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 07:47
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Overview of 2008 Floods (#231)
Full Program: Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 26:46
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 10: Take Action (#104)
What water quality measures are being taken in your area? What organizations of groups are involved in these efforts? What actions will you take to improve your water quality? 01:28
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 9: Urban Runoff (#104)
Describe the hydrology in an urban setting near you. What kind of hydrology was present before this urban setting was built? What pollutants do you see entering the waterways in this area? 01:47
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 8: Manure Management (#104)
What comes to mind when you hear about manure spills or fish kills? How can politicians influence farming practice? How can the economic needs of farmers influence farming practice? 04:16
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 7: Excess Nutrients (#104)
What are sources of nutrients in your watershed? What responsibilities do the users of these nutrients have to protect water quality? Are these uses necessary? 01:54
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 6: The Watershed Approach (#104)
What is watershed? How does the way we use land affect water quality? What are the potential pollutants in your watershed? What measures could be taken to solve pollution problems in your area? 03:37
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 4: Hydrology (#104)
What is hydrology? What is the hydrologic cycle? how does water physically move in your area? How has the hydrology in your area changed? 03:02
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 5: Sources (#104)
How can pollution get into the water? What is non-point source pollution? What can happen in the hydrologic cycle to move pollutants into the water? How might pollutants enter the water near your home?... 01:18
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 2: Practices (#104)
Who is upstream from you? Downstream? What practices do you see in your area that can negatively affect water quality? What do you do currently that can positively or negatively affect water quality? 00:53
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 3: Pollutants (#104)
What comes to mind when you think of water pollution? Can a stream be perfectly clear and still polluted? What pollutants are likely problems in your area? 05:21
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Explore More | Water Quality | Part 1: Uses (#104)
Why is water quality important? What are some ways you use water before you get to school each day? In what ways have you taken water for granted? 04:39
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