Environmental Health Archives

Conserving Clean Water

American Rivers has many initiatives aimed towards cleaning water sources across the country. With the belief that clean water is the lifeblood of the environment and our communities, American Rivers looks to improve water quality by addressing some of the most important factors.

Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities

This program, ran by the University of Iowa's School for Planning and Public Affairs, creates mutually beneficial partnerships with Iowa communities to advance shared sustainability goals.

Iowa Watershed Approach

The Iowa Watershed Approach compiles resources and aligns with other organizations in Iowa to reduce flooding and improve water quality.

Stormwater Runoff Basics

Stormwater runoff can be considered rainfall or snowmelt that drains through a storm sewer system that eventually enters another body of water like rivers, streams, creeks and lakes.

Beyond The Dirt

Beyond The Dirt is a podcast series focusing on various topics about soil health and water conservation. Spanning over 15 episodes, the hosts, Hunter and Neil, explore multiple programs, ideas and events pertaining to Iowa soil and water conservation efforts.

Iowa Drought Map

This map provides an accurate depiction of location and severity of drought. Depending on intensity, drought maps can be used as triggers for disaster declarations and loan eligibility with the United States Department of Agriculture.

The Iowa Flood Center

The Iowa Flood Center brings innovative tools and reliable information to forefront for Iowans to help understand and prepare for floods. The IFC actively engages in flood-related projects to help Iowans mitigate flood risks and make more informed flood-related decisions.

The Rain Campaign

The Rain Campaign shares and implements a variety of rainscaping best practices in Central Iowa. These practices are designed to help control flooding, mitigate soil erosion, and maintain water quality.

Flood Mitigation Projects

This multi-phase program allows The Iowa Watershed Approach to work with Watershed Management Authorities to prioritize projects that would improve flood impact and water quality across the state.

Flood Resilience Program

The goal of The Iowa Watershed Approach's Flood Resilience Program is to make sure that communities across the state have the best resources to reduce flood risk through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Iowa Systems Approach to Conservation Drainage

This approach is to bring innovative solutions to the most intensely drained land in the state. With goals of profitability and sustainability, the ISACD uses strategic funding and in-field practices to improve water quality, reduce flood risk, manage greenhouse gas emissions, and protect source water.

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Stormwater Facts

Waukee considers stormwater as precipitation from rainfall or snowmelt that flows across the ground, typically pavement like sidewalks, driveways, and roads. This means that the water is not absorbed into those surfaces and can cause drainage and flooding issues.

Iowa Impact Report

The 2023 Iowa Impact Report highlights conservation related efforts across the state. It addresses conservation successes, challenges that were overcome, and new challenges presented.

Resources

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