In 1987, the IWRC was created through the Groundwater Protection Act, which also established an advisory committee comprised of representatives from a variety of organizations to advise the center on its endeavors. The advisory committee meets with IWRC staff annually to discuss current initiatives as well as future ventures.

Read about the legislation that created the IWRC and requires the advisory committee here.

Current Advisory Committee Members

William Dotzler
Iowa Senate

Matt Everson
National Federation of Independent Business

Jeff Fiagle
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

David Inyang
Iowa State University

Beth Mackenzie
University of Iowa

Representative Norlin G. Mommsen
State Representative - District 97

Christine Paulson
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Randy Pilkington
Business and Community Services, University of Northern Iowa

Matt Rasmussen
Iowa Economic Development Authority

Lisa Shimkat
Iowa Small Business Development Center

Mike Sullivan
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Laurie Watje
UNI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center