Future water resource planning based on 100 years of history
The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) Conservation Webinar on September 4 at noon CDT will feature Dr. Sushant Mehan, assistant professor at South Dakota State University and SDSU Extension Water Resources Engineering Specialist. Mehan's work as an agricultural engineer and hydroinformatics scientist focuses on simulating nutrient fate and transport in agricultural zones using computer modeling, precision monitoring, and remote sensing. He is currently working on two major projects: geospatial analysis and modeling of agricultural hydrology variability in the water-limited Great Plains, and assessing the impacts of seasonal riparian buffer management on downstream water quality. (Unsplash+ licensed)
AMES, Iowa — Iowa The Learning Farms (ILF) Conservation Webinar, taking place on September 4 at noon CDT, will feature Dr. Sushant Mehan, assistant professor at South Dakota State University and SDSU Extension water resources engineering specialist. Mehan's work as an agricultural engineer and hydroinformatics scientist focuses on simulating nutrient fate and transport in agricultural zones using computer modeling, precision monitoring and remote sensing. He is currently working on two major projects: geospatial analysis and modeling of agricultural hydrology variability in the water-limited Great Plains, and assessing the impacts of seasonal riparian buffer management on downstream water quality.
In the webinar, “What 100 Years of Climate Data Mean for Water Resources Practitioners,” Mehan will review hydrometeorological changes that have occurred in the Great Plains over the past 100 years and explain how these long-term changes differ from those that have occurred over the past 50, 30, and 10 years. He will also discuss the important role these changes must play in responding to current conditions, managing water resources, planning for the future, and developing future mitigation options.
“Understanding past and present hydrometeorological change is more than just analyzing trends; it's about equipping ourselves with the knowledge to protect our water resources and ensure their resilience in the face of an unpredictable future,” said Mehan. “We hope participants from this webinar leave with a deeper understanding of profound changes in climate and water resources and are empowered to implement proactive strategies to protect and sustain our communities for future generations.”
Participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. We encourage participation from people of all backgrounds and interests.
Don't miss this webinar!
date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
time: 12:00 PM CST
How to participate:
Shortly before 12:00 PM CDT, click on the link below or enter this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/
Or join by phone:
Phone number: 646-876-9923
Webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
Webinars will be recorded and archived, and all archived webinars will be made available on the ILF website and can be viewed at any time.
ILF has applied for Certified Crop Advisor Board-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participating in this webinar. Those who attended the live webinar are eligible. Information on how to apply to receive credits will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
About Iowa Learning Farm:
Founded in 2004, Iowa Learning Farms build a culture of conservation by encouraging the adoption of conservation practices. Farmers, researchers and ILF team members work together to identify and implement best management practices that maintain profitability while improving water quality and soil health. Iowa At the learning farm, Iowa Ministry of Agriculture and Land Management; Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources, EPA Section 319 Grant Program, and GROWMARK, Inc.
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