Susan Kozak

I live a quiet (but chatty) happy life. Join me for some random Susan World thoughts....

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Go @agronomistruth! Love when a partner in conservation gives an engaging discussion on the joys and pains of our growth across Iowa. And, some humorous heckling from the crowd at DSM Izaak Walton League! @IADeptAg

[OSMRE @OSMRE]

The Interior States Award goes to Iowa Department of Agriculture’s Abandoned Mine Land Program for the Patrick AML Reclamation Project! This project unclogged streams and reclaimed dangerous high walls and embankments. Learn more here: https://t.co/Rc9JmFzwhy

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

@ISUAgWaterMgmt @IADeptAg @ialearningfarms @ISUANR But why am I standing so strange?!

[Ducks Unlimited @DucksUnlimited]

The @IADeptAg has partnered with DU on a five-year initiative that will reduce nutrient levels in state waterways. @DUConserve
https://t.co/RBZ4PjPaHj

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Pondering all things conservation today on an @ialearningfarms and @IADeptAg bike ride today. Saw a couple orioles, a deer, a ground hog, and accidentally ran over a bull snake! Timed it just right to end as the rain came in.

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Great week in Ohio learning from other north central #conservation agencies and seeing some work in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

[Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship @IADeptAg]

Our Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division Director @Chirpy_Susan enjoyed attending and speaking this great field day in NE Iowa. We are only going to continue to accelerate our practice implementation in the years ahead. #CleanWaterIowa #IowaAg

[Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship @IADeptAg]

Curious about the important work our Mines and Minerals Bureau does to rehabilitate old coal mining sites in SE Iowa? @rogerriley with @WHO13news stopped by our #CleanWaterIowa Field Day near Knoxville yesterday. It's a good overview. https://t.co/8GjnhVCXFT @OSMRE #IowaAg

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

@nciacrops @ISUExtStore Thank you for joining in on Soil and Water Conservation Week! These posts are great!

[Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship @IADeptAg]

100+ people attended a Soil and Water Conservation Week field day and tour of an abandoned coal mine held near Knoxville. When reclaimed, this desolate-looking land will again support vegetation and wildlife. Thanks to @RepMMM attending and @OSMRE for partnership. #CleanWaterIowa

[Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship @IADeptAg]

It's Soil & Water Conservation Week - an opportunity to recognize conservation work in Iowa and highlight ongoing efforts of farmers, landowners & urban residents to protect our natural resources. Share your photos of Iowans involved in conservation this week - #CleanWaterIowa

[Ruth McCabe @agronomistruth]

Spent the afternoon with the awesome congregation of Plymouth United Church of Christ discussing #waterquality, #conservation, and how citizens can get involved. Shout out to @IADeptAg innovative new programming 😍 Then swung by a rye field to evaluate the stand! #lovemyjob

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Way to represent @agronomistruth on an engaging panel this afternoon regarding Iowa’s water quality at the Plymouth United Church with Creation, Care and Justice. @IADeptAg

[Iowa Ag Water Alliance @IAwateralliance]

Know a farmer committed to soil and water health? Nominate them for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader! Nominations for 2023 are due BY MAY 1 - learn more at https://t.co/KH7scr3MrM @IADeptAg @iowadnr

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Wrapping up @ConsDistIowa Spring Regional meetings. 9 counties across the state in 7 days, 8 meals that included pork, over 1800 miles traveled and one great piece of homemade pie. Enjoyed great Soil Commissioner conversations!

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Who knew that 2023 would kick off with an ice “fishing” trip at an @NACDconserve NC Region meeting? Here representing state conservation agencies. What’s up next?!

[OSMRE @OSMRE]

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$109 million for AL, IL, IA, KS, and NM #AML. Infrastructure Law funds projects similar to the Kansas Country Club Road project that reclaimed dangerous high walls and made a well-traveled road safe. https://t.co/GWQyVTu7NG

@al_labor @IllinoisDNR @IADeptAg @KDHE @EmnrdNM

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

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[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

Great highlight of partnerships around water quality today - and I had the chance to try a tasty beer! Clean water, sustainable ag, and new ideas all coming together with @ExileBrewingCo & @IAwateralliance. Hope this small grain momentum continues!#bornherebrewedhere @IADeptAg

[Susan Kozak @Chirpy_Susan]

The #OneWaterSummit2022 has been very inspiring with a broader viewpoint of water issues and environmental justice implications. Very different than my typical conversations. @IADeptAg

[Iowa Ag Water Alliance @IAwateralliance]

“We can’t meet our goals alone. There are many partners that help us in our work on soil and water quality.” - Susan Kozak shares on a panel at the #OneWaterSummit2022 @Chirpy_Susan @IADeptAg