The Iowa Geological Survey (IGS) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and sustainable management of Iowa’s natural resources. With a mission to collect, interpret, and disseminate geologic and hydrogeologic data, the IGS supports informed decision-making across the state through research, education, and outreach.

Funding will be used for groundwater planning and assessment activities, including mapping the distribution and water volumes of groundwater and quantifying the groundwater budgets of Iowa’s aquifers. The appropriation, along with additional grant funding from other sponsors, will provide support for staff, researchers, and students who dedicate their time to the mission and work of the Iowa Geological Survey (IGS).