Description: This presentation introduces the Iowa Conservation Professional Interactive Map, a new public resource from Iowa State University that helps farmers and landowners connect with local conservation professionals. Participants will learn why the map was created, see a live demonstration, and explore its potential impacts and future enhancements.

Authors: Catherine DeLong,Josh Obrecht,Colton Clack

Author Bios: Catherine DeLong: Catherine DeLong is the Water Quality Program Manager for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She works statewide to bring people together to share resources, ideas and perspectives about water quality, and to help Iowans understand the role they can play in the future of Iowa’s water.

Josh Obrecht: Josh Obrecht is the GIS Facility Manager at Iowa State University where he manages staff and students working on various projects for ISU and external clients. Josh is also the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) Technical Team Lead.

Colton Clack: Colton Clack is a GIS Analyst with ISU’s GIS Facility.