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FRIENDS OF THE NISHNABOTNA WATERSHED
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COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
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NITRATE
SURVEYORS
Working together as citizens to protect, defend, and restore the Nishnabotna watershed and our state’s waters.
The Nishnabotna Water Defenders are dedicated to defending the health and sustainability of our watershed through education, advocacy, and community action.
Water Defenders in the News
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Upcoming Events
NWD at Produce in the Park for Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week21 days to the eventJul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMAtlantic City Park, Atlantic City Park, 10 W 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022, USA
Stream Sampling: Macroinvertebrates with Montgomery County Naturalist and NWD25 days to the eventAug 03, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMNishnabotna River, Nishnabotna River, United States
Environmental Risk Factors and Iowa’s Cancer CrisisJul 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMRed Oak Public Library, 400 N. 2nd St., Red Oak, IA
Environmental Risk Factors and Iowa’s Cancer CrisisJul 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMAtlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA 50022, USA
Volunteer Opportunities
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Nitrate Surveyor
Help monitor water quality by collecting simple nitrate readings that support river health and conservation efforts.
Outdoor Field Event
Join hands-on restoration projects, cleanups, and community events that make a direct impact on the Nishnabotna River.
Network Table
Represent our mission at local events by engaging with the community, sharing resources, and recruiting new supporters.
Our Partners
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