AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Sept. 4 at noon CDT will feature Sushant Mehan, Ph.D., assistant professor and SDSU extension water resource engineer specialist, South Dakota State University. Mehan’s work as an agricultural engineer and hydro-informatician is focused on simulating nutrient fate and transport in agricultural landscapes utilizing computer modeling, precision monitoring and remote sensing. He is currently working on two major projects – geospatial analysis and modeling of agrohydrological variability in the water- limited Great Plains and assessing management of seasonal riparian buffers on downstream water quality.
In the webinar, “What 100 Years of Climate Data Means for Water Resources Practitioners,” Mehan will take a look back at hydrometeorological shifts that happened in the Great Plains over the last 100 years and how these long-term changes are different from what has been happening in the past 50, 30 and 10 years. He will discuss the important role that these changes should play in how we respond to current conditions, manage water resources, plan for the future and develop mitigation measures going forward.
“Understanding the past and present hydrometeorological shifts is not just about analyzing trends—it’s about equipping ourselves with the knowledge to safeguard our water resources and ensure resilience in the face of an unpredictable future,” said Mehan. “I hope that participants in this webinar will leave with a deeper understanding of the critical shifts in our climate and water resources and feel empowered to implement forward-thinking strategies that will protect and sustain our communities for generations to come.”
Participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.
Don’t miss this webinar!
DATE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
TIME: 12:00 p.m. CDT
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Shortly before 12:00 pm CDT, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/
Or, join via phone:
Dial: 646-876-9923
Webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
The webinar will also be recorded and archived. All archived webinars are available on the ILF website, so that they can be watched at any time.
ILF has applied for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
About Iowa Learning Farms:
Established in 2004, Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation by encouraging adoption of conservation practices. Farmers, researchers and ILF team members are working together to identify and implement the best management practices that improve water quality and soil health while remaining profitable. Partners of Iowa Learning Farms include the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources, EPA Section 319 Grant Program and GROWMARK, Inc.
–Iowa Learning Farms