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 Flyer

Learn about river restoration and streambank stabilization through classroom and field exercises and lectures.  This is base training. RiverRest-Level 1 May 2023_Ames

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: • Erosion process, soils and basic […]

Learn about stream restoration and streambank stabilization methods through classroom and field exercises and lectures.  This is base training.

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 roofs, and porous pavement systems). […]

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.

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 fun and  leisurely two-hour bike tour of […]

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 various uses. Attendees will be […]