Paul Weihe, associate professor of biology, will present "Iowa's Wetlands." Wetland ecosystems are often considered wastelands, things to be replaced by something more useful, but they protect endangered species, clean our waters, and help fight climate change. Iowa’s wetlands are particularly valuable, but threatened. Join us for a tour of the state’s swamps, fens, sloughs, and floodplains, considering their subtle beauty, present status, and possible future. This lecture is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Committee