Stewards of the Beautiful Land – Urban Conservation

Learn how communities can benefit from implementing urban water quality management practices such as bioretention cells, rain gardens, permeable pavement, stormwater wetlands, wet ponds and other proven methods to reduce and infiltrate stormwater runoff.

Hear how urban conservationists across the state can guide communities through evaluating their stormwater needs and help select the best management practices to improve water quality and reduce erosion. See examples of cityscape projects and other practices implemented along Iowa’s roadways. Learn about potential cost share funding opportunities including the Water Quality Initiative (WQI) program administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship.

Stewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring, summer, and fall for webinars covering topics that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener! We offer our individual webinars to everyone free of charge. Stewards of the Beautiful Land