Walnut Creek Watershed Coalition (WCWC)

11/08/2019

This will be great!

A regional group says it has received a $25 million federal grant to help pay for the removal of a low-head dam in Des Moines and improvements to access points along the Des Moines River.

09/05/2019

https://www.weareiowa.com/news/local-news/clive-officials-say-people-and-pets-should-stay-out-of-green-water-in-walnut-creek/

CLIVE — Green water was a cause for concern for many who live near Walnut Creek in Clive, but city officials now report the water sample collected was “within the allowable range for safe wat…

07/24/2019

https://theperrynews.com/fish-kill-along-walnut-creek-bike-trail-reported-by-iowa-dnr/

HomeNewsFish kill along Walnut Creek Bike Trail reported by Iowa DNR By The Perry News - July 24, 2019 0 2 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill along the popular Walnut Creek Bike Trail system in Des Moines. The Iowa Depart...

06/22/2019

A new study says Iowa water could cause cancer and that nitrates in the state’s drinking water are to blame.

04/24/2019

https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/reports-iowa-water-quality-getting-worse-and-underfunded-20190424

New reports on Iowa water argue that nitrate and bacteria levels in private wells have increased for more than a decade, while water quality funding has remained grossly inadequate.

04/14/2019

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Bill Stowe, he was a great water champion and leader.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/04/14/des-moines-water-works-ceo-bill-stowe-pancreatic-cancer-obituary-iowa-nevada-grinnell-midamerican/3363533002/

Bill Stowe led Des Moines' water utility for seven years before pancreatic cancer forced him to retire in earlier this month.

04/09/2019

Don’t forget to attend Des Moines Earth Day Trash bash! April 20th from 9AM to 12PM - meeting at Pal Joey’s 6224 Grand Ave

03/14/2019

Professor Neil D. Hamilton presented “Watershed Citizenship” at the 19th Annual Water Conference at Iowa State University on March 12, 2019.

03/07/2019

Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League is working with the Ottumwa Chapter to provide a workshop for those who want to become a certified SOS Monitor.
Visit www.iwla.org/sos for more info about Save Our Streams.

Dress for the weather, as we will be doing the field component in rain or shine in the afternoon. Bring your own rubber boots, waders, or old sneakers if you have them (we ask that you avoid using felt soled waders). The Ottumwa Chapter is generously providing lunch. All classroom materials and ID books needed will be provided.
Two opportunities register below
https://sosottumwasaturday.eventbrite.com/
https://sosottumwasunday.eventbrite.com/

The Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams (SOS) program helps people just like you check water quality in local creeks and streams. Share your findings so we can get a clear picture of water quality across the country – the first step in crafting water quality solutions that work. 

02/24/2019

We are so excited to be part of one of the NP projects that dsmHack selected. We are excited to collaborate with such a great team on this up and coming web application, more to come......

Just like that, another successful year is in the books. Thank you, thank you, thank you hackers! You make us proud!

02/23/2019

dsmHack kickoff presentations - WCWC was last

02/23/2019

We are so appreciative of all this great work taking place at dsmHack!

01/12/2019

Earth Day Volunteers Opportunity - April 20, 2019 from 8am to 12pm - see below for details. 🌎

12/23/2018

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2018/12/12/iowa-lawmakers-must-enact-mandatory-buffers-protect-waterways-legislature-conservation-farming-water/2290739002/

We urge the Iowa Legislature to prohibit crop farming within 30 feet of a stream, and to require permanent buffer strips to protect water quality.

12/10/2018

It’s always great to see how other cities deal with erosion along their rivers and storm water runoff.

10/04/2018

https://www.facebook.com/62048143429/posts/10156703247178430/

This episode of Our Water Our Land discusses how an understanding of watersheds can help us to effectively implement conservation practices and monitor water...

09/17/2018

The Clive urban soil health event has been rescheduled! Swing out to the Angel park sub-division tomorrow from 11:30 to 12:30 for some live soil quality demonstrations. See attached flyer for more information.

07/07/2018

Let's all join together and make Colby Park beautiful again! Residents and friends of Windsor Heights please volunteer to help clean-up Colby Park. Join your community at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 7th, at Colby Park. We appreciate any length of time you are able to donate! We will hold a brief meeting and provide volunteers with assignments in the park, bike trail, and dog park. The community center will be open as a cooling center throughout the clean-up, with water provided. We ask the volunteers to bring rakes, shovels, work gloves and any other yard equipment that might be used for park clean up. Please wear appropriate clothing for the heat and closed toed shoes.