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.

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!