Join us in welcoming our new PSCW Coordinator Cassie!! Cassie Druhl is the new Coordinator of Partners of Scott County Watersheds, in addition to the Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator at Nahant Marsh. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from Central College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Ashford University. Cassie has worked
Please join us at the Oberholtzer Awards February 23rd! The purpose of this event is to recognize past, present, and future conservation leaders either from or working in our area who have made significant contributions towards understanding and protecting the natural world. In addition to recognition, the “future” awardee will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The Oberholtzer Awards will also be a fundraiser for
The February 12th Forum will feature Ray Wolf RSVP Required for lunch! $5 Donation requested. An RSVP for the meeting is optional, but appreciated. RSVP to Cassie at cdruhl@eicc.edu Ray Wolf is the Science and Operations Officer for NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) in Davenport, Iowa. He is responsible for managing operations, staff training, and
Not for Illinois farmers alone! Check out the webinar listing at the link. Starts January 24th! The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. These online presentations will give small farm producers
October 2018 Forum The October 16th Forum will feature Chad Dolan – Iowa Turtle Population Status RSVP Required for lunch! $5 Donation requested. An RSVP for the meeting is optional, but appreciated. RSVP to akay@ci.davenport.ia.us Iowa Turtle Population Status Turtles play an important role in our watersheds by cleaning up aquatic systems. This presentation will
The September 18th Forum will feature Kate Giannini RSVP Required for lunch! $5 Donation requested. An RSVP for the meeting is optional, but appreciated. RSVP to akay@ci.davenport.ia.us The Iowa Watershed Approach: We’re all in! This presentation will focus on the IWA Flood Mitigation Program and its efforts to make communities more resilient to floods. Key
The August 21st Forum will feature Jason Steele Jason Steele is the Area Resource Soil Scientist for 20 counties in Southeast Iowa. He is versed in soils related information and a local expert on Soil health and Cover crops. He has work in the realm of soils for over 17 years and has a variety
The July 17th Forum will feature Steve Gustafson The topic of the presentation will focus on a review of the 15 years of Scott County Snapshot water quality data and discussion of the revised Snapshot plan. Steve Gustafson, PG is an environmental geologist with 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors. He
Monday, June 18, 2018 – 12:00pm Note: different date and location this month. The Monday, June 18th Forum will feature Bob Bryant at Fairmount Street Library Bob Bryant is a retired Director/naturalist of the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and former Director of the Clinton County Conservation Board. When, How and Why The Mississippi River Was Transformed Into A
The May 15th forum will feature Zach Peterson. The topic of the presentation will focus on current riverfront planning, design, and construction efforts currently being undertaken by the City to implement the River Vision Plan of 2004 and its 2014 update. Specific areas focus will include River Heritage Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Main Street