streams

Alteration of stream temperature by natural and artificial beaver dams

Beaver are an integral component of hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes within North American stream systems, and their propensity to…

8 years ago

Beavers are dam important for the ecosystem

New research shows beavers help restore important freshwater habitats. (Shutterstock / Ronnie Howard) Science Columnist Torah Kachur is the syndicated…

8 years ago

Farm conservation leaders describe trials and solutions

Photo courtesy Soil Health Partnership KALONA, Iowa — Returns from conservation practices may be hard to quantify, and management challenges…

8 years ago

Editorial: Iowa’s filthy waterways are a disgrace

Beach-goers enjoy the sun at Lake Macbride on Thursday. Algae and E. coli levels have been a statewide concern this…

8 years ago