Executive Director Position with ISWEP

Executive Director – Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) is seeking an energetic and creative full-time Executive Director to lead the strategic vision and operational functions of the organization. ISWEP is a small nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that supports stormwater programs in Iowa cities and counties, educational...

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Legislative Update: February 9

SF 455 has been moved out of committee and will be voted on by the Iowa Legislature. Please read and share ISWEP’s White Paper. Write and call your State representatives and let them know that you are opposed to this bill, which bear expensive and dangerous results.

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Legislative Update: January 26

On Tuesday, January 22, Tracy Peterson-Ames, and Pete De Kock-Clive gave presentations on the benefits of keeping stormwater management policy decisions on a local level, in opposition of Senate File 455. HBA representatives presented on the benefits of SF455. Handouts were provided to committee members that included the results of...

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ICCSPPI Davenport March 20, 2024

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training is an affordable, efficient certification opportunity for construction site inspectors who are responsible for weekly construction site or quarterly MS-4 inspections. This course has been merged with the Iowa Certified Installer of Construction Site Pollution Prevention Practices (ICICSP3) training program....

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Iowa Certified SWPPP Designer Virtual Training

SWPPP Designer (ICSD) training is an affordable, efficient opportunity for those that design SWPPPs for residential, commercial, and linear construction site projects and wish to become certified in Iowa. ISWEP Members receive a discount on all training events. Contact Noah at ntruesdell@iowastormwater.org if you need your discount code. VIEW FLYER...

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ISALT Salt Applicator Training – Cedar Falls

A training program designed specifically for private contractors, city and county staff, and commercial retailers that conduct snow removal and apply salt and deicers on parking lots, sidewalks, and related surfaces. Registration for this event is free thanks to sponsorship by the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo. VIEW FLYER...

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Stormwater Design Training Webinar

This comprehensive training provides a design approach to manage both small and large storm events to improve water quality and reduce local flooding. It will provide guidance on how to design and review stormwater management practices. New Iowa Stormwater Management Manual guidance, design tools, and approaches that will achieve compliance...

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ISALT Salt Applicator Training – Ames

A training program designed specifically for private contractors, city and county staff, and commercial retailers that conduct snow removal and apply salt and deicers on parking lots, sidewalks, and related surfaces. FREE REGISTRATION REGISTER HERE TRAINING FLYER

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Stormwater Survey Sent to All Iowa Licensed Civil Engineers

We are working with ISU’s Center of Survey Statistics and Methodology to send out a survey to all licensed civil engineers in the state of Iowa.  Postcards have been sent and include a QR code that links to an online survey.  ISWEP is gathering anonymous input from licensed Iowa professional...

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ISWEP Eastern Iowa Member Meeting

Come join us for our in-person meeting for 2023. We will present and give you your December Toolkits, tell you about our new and upcoming training events, and visit with members from central and western Iowa over a light lunch. See you there!

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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Receives Urban Stormwater and Watershed Partner Award

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is pleased to announce that the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm was presented with the Urban Stormwater and Watershed Partner of the Year Award during the 2023 Iowa Water Conference held in Altoona, Iowa on September 19-20.  The award recognizes the Historic Poor Farm’s partnership...

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Kurt and Jennifer Boevers Receive Urban Stormwater and Watershed Development of the Year Award!

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is pleased to announce that Kurt and Jennifer Boevers of Cedar Falls, Iowa were presented with the Urban Stormwater and Watershed Development of the Year Award during the 2023 Iowa Water Conference held in Altoona, Iowa on September 19-20. The award recognizes 72-acre water quality...

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ISWEP Central Iowa Member Meeting

Come join us for our in-person meeting for 2023. We will present and give you your December Toolkits, tell you about our new and upcoming training events, and visit with members from central and western Iowa over a light lunch. See you there!

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Live Virtual ICCSPPI Training 11-29-23

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training is an affordable, efficient certification opportunity for construction site inspectors who are responsible for weekly construction site or quarterly MS-4 inspections. Webinar link will be sent a couple of days before the event. FLYER REGISTER

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Soils Basics and Water Movement with Impact7G

This course will provide an overview of soil types and characteristics, including hydric vs. non-hydric soils, interpreting soil data, and available resources. Building upon this foundation, we will also discuss the relationship between soil and topography, groundwater and surface water movement, prehistoric environments, and how soil impacts site suitability for...

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WHEELS AND WATER BIKE TOUR

WHEELS AND WATER BIKE TOUR Registration at:  https://bit.ly/wheelswaterbiketour Gay Lea Wilson Trail – Meet @ Mally’s Park Trail Head 5792 NE Berwick Dr. Berwick, IA Tour begins at 9:00 am and ends at approx. 11:00 am at Copper Creek in Pleasant Hill, IA Join us Saturday, September 23rd at 9 am for a...

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ISWEP 2022-2023 Annual Report

ISWEP Staff have finished our 2022-2023 Annual Report. The report contains information on the educational resources distributed throughout the year and their use, training program success, website data, social media data, email open and click rates, and financials. You can find the annual report here.

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Level 2 Iowa River Restoration Training

Level 2 training focuses on geomorphic design and utilizes the skills acquired in the Level 1 training to develop ecologically sound restoration techniques. Includes outdoor exercises and development of conceptual designs for a restoration project in Clive.

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Iowa Water Conference

This year, the conference theme is “Navigating the Extremes.” Climate change has been disrupting water supplies and impacting the environment, socioeconomic structures, and ecosystems, such as forests, soils, lakes, cities, and communities.

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ICIMSP in Marion, Iowa

The Iowa Certification for Inspection & Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (IMSP) training provides a great opportunity for those who inspect and maintain stormwater management practices including both flood control practices (detention, retention and constructed wetlands) as well as infiltration based practices (bioretention cells, bioswales, rain gardens, and porous pavement systems)....

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Registration Open for IStorm 2023!

IStorm 2023 – Iowa’s Annual Stormwater Conference & Exhibition is an unparalleled opportunity to network in person with municipal employees, elected officials, engineers, landscape architects, floodplain managers, watershed and conservation leaders, as well as sediment and erosion control professionals.  Conference tracks include MS4 Implementation, Green Infrastructure, Erosion and Sediment Control, Floodplain...

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Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Practices – Ames

About the Training The Iowa Certification for Inspection & Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (IMSP) training program offers an excellent opportunity for those who inspect and maintain stormwater management practices including both flood control practices (detention, retention, and constructed wetlands) as well as infiltration based practices (bioretention, bioswales, rain gardens, green...

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ICCSPPI Live! Iowa City

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training is an affordable, efficient certification opportunity for construction site inspectors who are responsible for weekly construction site or quarterly MS-4 inspections. We will also be joined by special guest speaker Dwayne Stenlund, Minnesota DOT, for a presentation. Program Topics: •...

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Advanced Topics in Industrial Stormwater Management – GP #1 & #3

An online workshop focused on understanding of the requirements for water sampling and monitoring per General Permit No. 1 and No. 3 in Iowa. The training will cover SWPPP vs SPCC, annual staff training, stormwater sampling, and more! This training is an opportunity for 3.5 Professional Development Hours. Register Here...

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Advances in Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs

Join us for a live webinar on April 6 with PhD Mike Perez and Brian Roche from Auburn University as they tell us about the latest research on erosion and sediment control BMPs. Agenda 9:00-9:40 AM         SUDAS and General Permit # 2 Updates – Pat Sauer, ISWEP...

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Clean and Green Sustainability Conference & Expo

Clean & Green is an event that connects engineers, municipalities, contractors, etc. with Quick Supply’s top vendors for informational presentations and a great learning experience. Attendees have the opportunity to hear vendor presentations and walk through our vendor exhibit hall to chat one-on-one with vendors to learn more about products...

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Contractors & Construction Supervisors Methods for Streambank Stabilization

November 4, 9:30am-2:00pm Clive Aquatic Center 1801 NW 114th St. Clive, IA 50325 More and more streambank stabilization practices are being installed in streams across Iowa. Learn from state experts on how to efficiently construct stabilization projects. Topics include, but aren’t limited to: Overview of commonly used streambanks stabilization practices...

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BMP Bike Tour

About the Bike Tour Conference attendees are encouraged to gather at Jethro’s parking lot for a permeable paver demonstration. After the demonstration, join us for a bicycle tour of local best management practices in and around the Prairie Trail Development. The demonstration & tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. The...

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ISALT Marion 11-17-22

November 17, 2022 – 8:00am-Noon Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center 4500 10th St Marion, IA 52302 Registration FREE thanks to a sponsorship from the City of Marion!   Regulations, Environmental Impacts, & Contracts Cities with regulated stormwater programs in Iowa are required to prevent contaminants from entering waterways. Learn...

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LIVE ICCSPPI Training in Marion

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training is an affordable, efficient certification opportunity for construction site inspectors who are responsible for weekly construction site or quarterly MS-4 inspections. Program Topics: • Erosion process, soils and basic hydrology • General Permit #2 regulatory requirements • On-site required documents...

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Live Virtual ICCSPPI Training Brought to You by the City of Ankeny

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training is an affordable, efficient certification opportunity for construction site inspectors who are responsible for weekly construction site or quarterly MS-4 inspections. Program Topics: • Erosion process, soils and basic hydrology • General Permit #2 regulatory requirements • On-site required documents...

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Iowa Stormwater Education for Local Leaders (I-SWELL)

Download the Flyer Online Registration About the Training This concise, informational training is designed for busy elected officials & community leaders. In 1.5 hours, we will identify the link between land use & water resource protection to help communities be better prepared to address stormwater issues and opportunities. The training...

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IStorm 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition: Day 2

IStorm 2022 – Iowa’s Premier Conference and Exhibition will bring together municipal employees, elected officials, engineers, landscape architects, floodplain managers, watershed and conservation leaders, as well as sediment and erosion control professionals. Conference tracks include MS4 Implementation, Green Infrastructure, Erosion and Sediment Control, Floodplain and Watershed Management, Research, and Community...

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IStorm 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition: Day 1

IStorm 2022 – Iowa’s Premier Conference and Exhibition will bring together municipal employees, elected officials, engineers, landscape architects, floodplain managers, watershed and conservation leaders, as well as sediment and erosion control professionals. Conference tracks include MS4 Implementation, Green Infrastructure, Erosion and Sediment Control, Floodplain and Watershed Management, Research, and Community...

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Iowa Certification for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Practices – Pleasant Hill

About the Training The Iowa Certification for Inspection & Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (IMSP) training program offers an excellent opportunity for those who inspect and maintain stormwater management practices including both flood control practices (detention, retention, and constructed wetlands) as well as infiltration based practices (bioretention, bioswales, rain gardens, green...

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2022 Stormwater Sessions Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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2022 Stormwater Session Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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2022 Stormwater Session Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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2022 Stormwater Sessions Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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2022 Stormwater Sessions Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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2022 Stormwater Sessions Live!

Learn over lunch without leaving the office! The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is proud to announce our 2022 webinar series. We’ve compiled a panel of experts from across disciplines to share their knowledge on stormwater practices and research.   Schedule: All webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, May 10 –...

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Implementing General Permit No 1 Inspection and Maintenance

About the Training Gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for inspection and maintenance per General Permit No. 1 in Iowa. Online Registration Event Flyer (Coming Soon) Course Instructor Brian Lee, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Registration Fee General Registration cost: $40.00. ISWEP members receive training discounts and should utilize...

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Urban Ecosystem Restoration – Day 2

Download the Flyer  Register Here About the Training This webinar will dive into the evaluation, techniques, maintenance, and funding of ecosystem restoration projects. A panel of woodland, prairie, and wetland experts will share best management practices, lessons learned, and much more! Topics Covered Ecosystem services Multi-functional green spaces Wetland, prairie,...

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Urban Ecosystem Restoration – Day 1

Download the Flyer Register Here About the Training This webinar will dive into the evaluation, techniques, maintenance, and funding of ecosystem restoration projects. A panel of woodland, prairie, and wetland experts will share best management practices, lessons learned, and much more! Topics Covered Ecosystem services Multi-functional green spaces Wetland, prairie,...

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Urban Plant Tours with Dr. Tom Rosburg

Online Registration Event Flyer About the Webinars Ecologist and botanist Dr. Tom Rosburg of Drake University is back for another popular plant webinar series! The focus this year will be on urban plants. Tom will identify desirable and invasive plants in prairie and woodland areas in city and county parks,...

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Urban Plant Tours with Dr. Thomas Rosburg

Online Registration Event Flyer About the Webinars Ecologist and botanist Dr. Tom Rosburg of Drake University is back for another popular plant webinar series! The focus this year will be on urban plants. Tom will identify desirable and invasive plants in prairie and woodland areas in city and county parks,...

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Urban Plant Tours with Dr. Tom Rosburg

Online Registration Event Flyer About the Webinars Ecologist and botanist Dr. Tom Rosburg of Drake University is back for another popular plant webinar series! The focus this year will be on urban plants. Tom will identify desirable and invasive plants in prairie and woodland areas in city and county parks,...

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Urban Plant Tours with Dr. Tom Rosburg

Online Registration Event Flyer About the Webinars Ecologist and botanist Dr. Tom Rosburg of Drake University is back for another popular plant webinar series! The focus this year will be on urban plants. Tom will identify desirable and invasive plants in prairie and woodland areas in city and county parks,...

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ISWEP Board Meeting

The first quarterly ISWEP board meeting of fiscal year 2022-2023. This event is limited to only ISWEP board members. Please RSVP to receive the Microsoft Teams invitation by emailing Noah Truesdell.

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ISWEP Board Meeting

The final quarterly ISWEP board meeting of fiscal year 2021-2022. This event is limited to only ISWEP board members. Please RSVP to receive the Microsoft Teams invitation by emailing Noah Truesdell.

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Member Meeting

The final meeting of fiscal year 2021-2022. This event is limited to ISWEP members only. Event is free to members, but registration is encouraged. Please email Noah Truesdell to receive the Microsoft Teams access link.

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I-SALT Salt Applicator Training

A NEW training program designed specifically for private contractors, city and county staff, and commercial retailers that conduct snow removal and apply salt and deicers on parking lots, sidewalks, and related surfaces. This training will be held live in person. Event registration is FREE of charge thanks to sponsorship from...

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training for Airport Staff

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for stormwater pollution prevention training for airports in Iowa. Event Flyer Register Here Course Instructors Tiffany Wilson Lillard, Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership David Knoll, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Pat Sauer, Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership Jay Pudenz, McClure Engineering Paul Moritz, City of...

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