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 City is being recognized for the leadership and implementation of the Coral Ridge Avenue Green Infrastructure Reconstruction Project. In partnership with the City of North Liberty, the project included the installation of 29 bio-retention cells along Coral Ridge Avenue from Oakdale Boulevard to Forevergreen Road. These bio-retention cells clean...

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!

The Buena Vista Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for an Urban Conservationist to work in the Storm Lake area and the western one-third of Iowa. Salary and benefits are competitive. Under general supervision by the Commissioners and day to day coordination by the District Conservationist, the employee...

Application Details The employee will support the Clean Water Program Engineers and the Stormwater Permit Program Coordinator in the execution of projects and programs; analyzes, researches, and interprets data during field invesigation, study and design of projects and programs; develops and presents recommendations to project and program leads; and provides customer...

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...

The City of Ankeny is seeking applicants for the fulltime position of Engineering Technician I – Stormwater within the Public Works Division. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Inspects construction sites to determine compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans, to advise on sediment and erosion control measures, to note deficiencies, and to maintain...

IStorm 2020 Annual Conference and Exhibition is a new, comprehensive event for all aspects of the stormwater industry. The conferencemerges ISWEP’s green infrastructure conferences and annual stormwater summit into one experience applicable to muncipal employees,elected officials, engineers, landscape architects, floodplain managers, watershed and conservation leaders, sediment and erosion controlprofessionals, and...

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...

This position will assist in monitoring construction sites for compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Construction Stormwater Permit regulations. Duties will include reviewing site plans and inspection reports related to stormwater, conducting site inspections, and generatin2 reports as requested by the Department or Project Manager. For more...

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...

Under general direction, administers storm water construction site runoff, illicit discharge and storm water management facility inspection programs for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). For more information, please click here. Application deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Under general supervision of the Natural Resources Manager performs difficult and responsible work reviewing stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices for construction and post construction projects; inspecting construction sites and detention systems and all components of the municipal separate storm sewer system for water quality protection, BMP maintenance...

The City of Sioux City has a rare opportunity for an innovative and progressive Environmental Services Program & Development Manager. This position will be responsible for the review and development of plans, stormwater management and MS4 Permit oversight, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan reviews, Solid Waste contracts and Recycling Programs. The...

The City of Ankeny is seeking applicants for the fulltime position of Civil/Environmental Engineer which will report to the Public Works Director. The Civil/Environmental Engineer performs the major functions: Develops and implements various stormwater programs and completes documentation to comply with the City’s MS4 NPDES permit. Prepares, reviews and approves...

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...

Coordinate, document, analyze watershed and source water protection program activities that will benefit City of Cedar Rapids water and wastewater quality goals (source water and nutrients) with added benefit of reducing water quantity locally and regionally. Considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Coordination of multiple...

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!

Facilitate compliance of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), City Code, and environmental program initiatives through site inspection, sampling, equipment operation and maintenance, professional development, community outreach, and data collection; performs related work as required. Job Closes Friday August 30th....

The City of Sioux City Utilities Department is looking to fill the position of Environmental Services Analyst. Under direction of the Utilities Director, this individual will primarily be responsible for performing all functions necessary in coordinating the programs, operating procedures, and other tasks required to maintain compliance with the City’s...

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...

Job Opening: Senior Environmental Specialist at JEO Consulting The Environmental Sciences Team provides expertise and services for all types of regulatory and environmental related projects. Project types include, but are not limited, to permitting, stream and wetland mitigation, mitigation banking, field studies, NEPA, and wetland delineations. The Senior Environmental Scientist...

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...

The Engineering Division of the Ames Public Works Department is seeking motivate and creative students for a paid intership position for the 2019 construction season. Applications will be accepted from Jan 14th – 28th. Interviews begin the week of February 4th. Click Here for more information.

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...

  OPENING DATE: 07/05/18 CLOSING DATE: 07/26/18 11:59 PM Summary of Posting: Under the general direction of Assistant Director of Engineering, performs a variety of skilled drafting and surveying to produce engineering maps, plans and drawings of public infrastructure improvements, and to inspect public works projects for compliance with construction...