The major focus is to have an improved understanding of the processes and impacts of nutrients from agriculture on water quality. Also, the role of sediments on the health of lakes and streams and the variations in water quality, assessment of lakes in terms of sediment load and turbidity levels and aquatic habitat and their impacts on the productivity of the aquatic life cycle. B. Funding Funds from this program can be requested for graduate student support, supplies, local travel, and analytical costs. Part of state funds from this grant program could be used to show this match. The Director, in consultation with the State Research Advisory Panel, will rank all proposals.
Project has potential to lead significant future funding from state, federal, and other sources.
Proposals are within the high priority areas identified for the state of Iowa and for this initiative. Please submit a proposal containing the items listed. Main text of the proposal should be limited to 5 pages excluding references, budget, and CV's. Duration of Project 5. Funds Requested 6.