“WHEELS AND WATER” BIKE TOUR

Please join us Saturday, September 23rd at 9 am for a fun and leisurely two-hour bike tour of green stormwater infrastructure along the beautiful Gay Lea Wilson Trail. Tour begins at 9:00 am and ends at approx. 11:00 am at Copper Creek in Pleasant Hill, IARegistration at: https://bit.ly/wheelswaterbiketourGay Lea Wilson...

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Save the Date: 2023 Iowa Water Conference – September 19-20

Navigating Extremes The 17th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held on September 19-20, 2023, at the Meadows Events and Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. This year, the conference theme is “Navigating the Extremes.” Climate change has been disrupting water supplies and impacting the environment, socioeconomic structures,...

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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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SWPPP Designer 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. FLYER REGISTER

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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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Save the Date: IStorm 2023 – November 1 & 2!

IStorm 2023 will bring together professionals from across the stormwater industry, including municipal employees, elected officials, engineers, landscape architects, floodplain managers, watershed and conservation leaders, and sediment and erosion control professionals. The two-day conference will be held at Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel, 2023. It features keynote and plenary speakers, a...

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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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Call for Nominations: 2023 Iowa Water Conference Stormwater Award Nomination

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) is seeking nominations for the Stormwater Award to be presented at 2023 Iowa Water Conference, September 19-20, 2023 at Prairie Meadows in the Altoona, IA. Award recognizes outstanding performance related to urban watershed protection and improvement of water quality in Iowa. The deadline for...

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Call for Nominations: 2023 ISTORM Conference Stormwater Innovation Award

This self-nominating award consists of a traveling engraved canoe paddle that recognizes a City, County, Educational Organization, or Professional member that tries an innovative policy, practice, or program in urban stormwater management. The award will be presented at the ISTORM conference in Coralville November 1-2, 2023 Note: This award does...

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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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ISWEP encourages cities to participate in stormwater utility survey

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) is currently conducting its biennial stormwater utility and management survey. The survey is set to close on December 31. 2021. The goal of the survey is to obtain specific information regarding stormwater utility rates and structures for cities in Iowa. The survey also seeks...

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Member Spotlight: Des Moines Clean Water Program

The City of Des Moines Stormwater Best Management Practices Rebate Program, which started in 2017, provides an incentive for private property owners to install stormwater best management practices on their property. The City reimburses property owners 50% of the total cost of their project with a reimbursement limit of $2,000....

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Save the Date: Iowa Stormwater Education for Local Leaders – October 27, 2021

Iowa Stormwater Education for Local Leaders (I-SWELL) is a NEW virtual training designed for busy elected officials & community leaders.  During this FREE training, we will discuss the connection between land use & water resource protection. Take away information and resources to help you be better prepared to address stormwater issues...

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Hotel Millwright at the Amana Colonies Wins Award for Stormwater and Urban Watershed Development of the Year

The Hotel Millwright was recognized during the 2021 virtual Iowa Water Conference in April for their leadership and implementation of numerous green infrastructure stormwater practices as part of their redevelopment project. They are commended for their commitment to protecting and improving local water quality.  Accepting the award were Jeff Popenhagen...

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2021 Iowa Water Conference Registration Now Open

The Iowa Water Conference Planning Committee invites faculty, staff, students, and professionals to register for the virtual 2021 Iowa Water Conference.  The three-day virtual conference experience will feature a wide range of topics that address the theme of this year’s conference, Building Resilience for Water and People. Iowa has faced several...

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NMSA Launches New Center of Excellence for Community-Based Public Private Partnerships and

Read the complete press release The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), a national nonprofit focused on the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) sector, is providing leadership in performance-based project delivery for integrated green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other environmental infrastructure through the launch of the Community-Based Public-Private Partnership (CBP3)...

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Prairie Hill Co-Housing Development Receives Honorable Mention Stormwater Award

Prairie Hill is being recognized for their foresight and implementation of green infrastructure in a new development that includes clustering of homes, designated green space, a bioretention cell, soil quality restoration, native turf and rain barrels. They are commended for their commitment to improving local water quality. Read the full...

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City of Readlyn Receives Stormwater and Urban Watershed Jurisdiction of the Year Award

The City is being recognized for their achievement in installing a constructed wetland used to treat 50% of the stormwater runoff generated in the community and their commitment to improving local water quality.  The wetland provides community members and school groups with recreational and educational opportunities. Read the full press...

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Coe College Receives Stormwater and Urban Watershed Partner of the Year Award

The award recognizes Coe College’s campus wide implementation of green stormwater infrastructure practices and integration of stormwater and watershed management and water monitoring into their curriculum. Some of the practices include green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. Coe College is commended for their commitment, in partnership with the City...

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Grab your virtual seat to #IStorm2020

IStorm 2020 Virtual Conference and Exhibition is a new, comprehensive event for all aspects of the stormwater industry. Attendees can expect presentations on MS4 implementation, floodplain management, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater design and planning. Check out the agenda here. The conference merges ISWEP’s green infrastructure conferences and annual stormwater...

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Learn On-Demand with ISWEP’s New eTraining Courses

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership now offers on-demand eTraining courses in an effort to make certification and recertification more accessible to stormwater professionals. Professionals can learn at their own pace and at their own convenience. eTraining courses are taught by industry experts and include interactive exercises, informative videos, learning checks,...

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WEF Requests Stormwater Survey from Iowa MS4 Cities

The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute (SWI) needs your help to identify the information and resources municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permittees need to run an effective and efficient MS4 stormwater program. This bi-annual survey seeks to understand and quantify the challenges the regulated municipal stormwater community faces, so...

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All Live Scheduled Training Events To Be Conducted Online in Response to COVID-19

As a community health precaution, the ISWEP Board of Directors has decided during this period of uncertainty involving the coronavirus, COVID-19, that all spring training events from March-May will be offered as online webinars via GOTOWebinar or postponed until further notice. We want to continue to offer our training events to...

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ISWEP to Merge Certified Inspector and Installer Training Programs

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) training program will be merged with the Iowa Certified Installer of Construction Site Pollution Prevention Practices (ICICSP3) training program. Beginning in 2020, the two programs will become the Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector and Installer (ICCSPPI) training program. The...

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ISWEP encourages cities to participate in stormwater utility survey

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) is currently conducting their biennial stormwater utility and management survey. The survey was released in August and is set to close by the end of 2019. The goal of the survey is to obtain specific information regarding stormwater utility rates and structures for cities...

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Sharpen your stormwater skills this fall

Training is available for SWPPP designers, erosion and sediment control installers, construction site pollution prevention inspectors, and much more. Our handy events guide has all the opportunities in one location and works well for printing and posting in the office!

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ISWEP coordinator published in Cityscape magazine

Congratulations to Patti Cale-Finnegan, ISWEP Coordinator, for the recent publication of “Paying for storm water”. The article was published in the Iowa League of Cities “Cityscape” magazine June 2019 edition. Cities and consultants interested in learning more about stormwater utlities in Iowa and nationwide should attend ISWEP’s “What’s Next For...

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2019 Iowa Water Conference photo contest winners announced

1st Place: “Sunrise Spread” by Ross Evelsizer. Taken at Cardinal Marsh in Winneshiek County.   2nd Place: “Driftless Riffles” by Hunter Slifka. Taken at Silver Creek in Howard County.   3rd Place: “For Whom Does the River Flow” by Emily Martin. Taken in Little Cedar in Mitchell County.

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Josh Balk named stormwater Partner of the Year

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is pleased to announce that Josh Balk with Blackhawk Soil and Water Conservation District recently received a Stormwater and Urban Watershed Partner of the Year Award at the 2019 Iowa Water Conference in Ames.  The award recognizes Josh for his leadership role as project coordinator...

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Story County Conservation awarded stormwater Watershed Development of the Year

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is pleased to announce that Story County Conservation recently received the Stormwater and Urban Watershed Development of the Year Award at the 2019 Iowa Water Conference held in Ames. Mike Cox, Director Story County Conservation, Ted Tedesco and Jim Pease, Story County Conservation Board, Ryan...

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City of Hills receives stormwater award for Jurisdiction of the Year

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership is pleased to announce that the City of Hills recently received a Stormwater and Urban Watershed Jurisdiction of the Year Award at the 2019 Iowa Water Conference in Ames.  Cathy Fitzmaurice-Hill, City Administrator along with Matt Klein and Kevin Trom, Shive-Hattery accepted the award on...

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Stormwater Award nominations due today!

Awards Recognizing Outstanding Performance Related to Urban Watershed Protection and Improvement of Water Quality in Iowa Awards are given at the annual Iowa Water Conference, and fall within 3 different categories. Jurisdiction (City, County etc.):  This award is given to a jurisdiction or group that has implemented Green Infrastructure and...

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Iowa Water Improvement Grant Program now accepting applications

Grant Application Now Available for Download The DNR is now looking for proposals that demonstrate an ability to put in place innovative, targeted, impactful, and sustainable Clean Water Awareness and Education Campaigns. Please see the following link provided by IDNR. Then click “Grant Guidance Document.” ISWEP is able to assist...

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