Photos: Iowa River Expedition, Days 1-3
May 24, 2019
Beginning May 20, DI photojournalist Ryan Adams took off on a 20-day expedition of the 329-mile Iowa River to provide insight into issues of water quality within the state.
Along the way, Adams will conduct nitrate tests of the water and speak with local farmers, Iowa citizens, and those along the riverbanks to understand how Iowans view the issue.
Continue checking dailyiowan.com for more photos throughout Adams’ journey. Follow along on Instagram @thedailyiowan for Adams’ perspective as he kayaks along the Iowa River.
The front of the kayak is seen in the beginning of the Iowa River’s west branch on May 20, 2019. The 20-day expedition of the 329-mile Iowa River is intended to provide insight into issues of water quality within the state. Along the way, DI photojournalist Ryan Adams will conduct nitrate tests of the water and speak with local farmers, Iowa citizens, and those along the riverbanks to understand how Iowans view the issue.