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  • Episode 11 - Excess Nutrients in Our Water, Efforts to Curb

    Episode 11 - Excess Nutrients in Our Water, Efforts to Curb
    Sep 13 2025

    Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus are flowing into Iowa’s waterways at alarming levels, fueling pollution and long-term risks for our health, economy, and environment. In this episode, Shawn and Emily sit down with Dr. Matt Helmers, Director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Dean's Professor in the College of Ag and Life Sciences, and Professor at Iowa State University to unpack what’s being done, what’s working, and what still needs urgent attention.
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    17 mins