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...
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,...
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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)....
IStorm 2023 will provide a unique opportunity to network with stormwater professionals, consultants, design professionals and government agencies from Iowa and Midwest. The conference will be live and in-person this year.
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...
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...
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...
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...
EVENT CANCELLED; TO BE RESCHEDULED The Iowa Certification for Inspection & Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (IMSP) program provides training opportunities for the inspectors of stormwater management practices. The training includes field work.
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...
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: •...
The first of our Stormwater Sessions Live! Webinar series! Join us for presentations from Timothy Youngquist of Iowa State University on edge of field agricultural prairie strips, and Pat Sauer of ISWEP on urban prairie strips. Stormwater Sessions Live will be held this year on May 9, June 13, July...
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...
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...
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...
Learn about stream restoration and streambank stabilization methods through classroom and field exercises and lectures. This is base training.
Learn about river restoration and streambank stabilization through classroom and field exercises and lectures. This is base training. RiverRest-Level 1 May 2023_Ames
Learn how to design, install and maintain bioretention cells according to the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual.
Learn how to design, install, and maintain bioretention cells according to the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual.
Join us to learn about the steps needed to establish a new utility and upgrade an existing utility. State of Iowa stormwater rate information will be provided as well as a national overview of stormwater utilities. Case studies of cities that have gone through these processes are included. Register Flyer...
Join us to learn about the steps needed to establish a new utility and upgrade an existing utility. State of Iowa stormwater rate information will be provided as well as a national overview of stormwater utilities. Case studies of cities that have gone through these processes are included. Register Flyer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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 –...
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 –...
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 –...
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 –...
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 –...
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...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The City of Postville was recognized during the 2021 virtual Iowa Water Conference in April for their achievement in installing numerous green infrastructure practices within the community and partnership efforts with the Northeast Iowa RC & D in the creation of a stormwater demonstration site. Practices were designed by Jon...
2,296 miles down the Mississippi River as fast as humanly possible. That’s the goal for Scott Miller, Joel Ford, Perry Whitaker, and Adam Macht. In May of 2021, the team will begin paddling from Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in an attempt to beat the World Record. The...
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...
The guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions for designing and installing a rain garden on their property. A rain garden is a type of stormwater best management practice. They collect and cleanse rainwater and snowmelt by allowing it to be absorbed into the ground rather than it draining into the...
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)...
Photo Contest Rules Building on the 2021 conference theme of “Building Resilience for Water and People,” each photographer can enter two (2) photos that meet the theme of Resilient Landscapes and incorporate water in some way. Include a title for the photo, the location where it was taken, the name...
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...
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...
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...
Help celebrate ISWEP’s 15-year anniversary with some swag! Our friends at Eight Seven Central have designed our new “I Am the Solution to Stormwater Pollution” t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts. Order yours today!
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...
ISWEP is currently updating and revising the 2009 Iowa Rain Garden Design Guide and we’re hoping you can help us gather some new data! We are looking for your top plant species for rain gardens and bioretention cells; species that you either recommend to homeowners or plant routinely in residential,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...