Iowa’s old river bends are being restored into shallow wetlands for wildlife. These projects help endangered Topeka shiners and other species return to the state. Restored oxbows also filter agricultural nutrients from water before it reaches rivers. This practice is now formally recognized for reducing nutrient pollution across Iowa. Landowners are participating as these wetlands offer multiple ecological and practical benefits.
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