Environment

Biology graduate student journeys 7,200 miles across rural Iowa to help expand natural vegetation

Gretchen Steffensmeier is on a mission across Iowa’s farmland as part of a federally-funded conservation research program. 

UNI student and Miss Iowa contender creates coloring book to raise environmental awareness

UNI student Brittany Costello is taking submissions for her watershed-themed coloring book to raise awareness about the importance of water quality.

IWRC to host second annual Energy Trends Workshop

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE), announces its second Energy Trends Workshop.

WATCH: Why the UNI geography major has something for everyone

The geography major at the University of Northern Iowa holds something for everyone! Learn more about the program from real students and an instructor.

Green Iowa AmeriCorps, housed in UNI’s CEEE, wins Outstanding Service Program of the Year

Green Iowa AmeriCorps, which is housed at UNI, can add being named Outstanding Service Program of the Year to its list of accomplishments.

IWRC’s Jennifer Trent to serve on the Des Moines Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Technical Advisory Group

Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be contributing to Des Moines's first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center recognized for contribution to food waste reduction efforts in 2023 Farm Bill Report

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) were recently recognized for their contributions in efforts to reduce food waste in the U.S.