Our Mission: To improve the stewardship of Scott County watersheds through education, technical guidance, and volunteer opportunities.
Denitrifying (Woodchip) Bioreactor Design Process and Research Update The first forum of the year is here! Join us on Tuesday, February 15 from 12-1pm to learn about denitrifying bioreactors. Denitrifying bioreactors are a common edge-of-field practice to remove nitrate from agricultural drainage water and are a key component of nutrient reduction strategies in the Midwest. […]
Join us on Saturday, February 12th from 8:30-11:30am for a special winter work day at the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area in Mt. Joy, IA. In 2020, PSCW adopted the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area near Mt. Joy in partnership with the Iowa DNR. Since then, we have worked to clear out invasive species, overgrown […]
In 2019, Partners of Scott County Watersheds developed a water quality data matrix to visualize and better understand the water quality trends within Scott County. This matrix used data from PSCW Snapshots and the Iowa DNR IOWATER Program to identify trends and patterns of several water quality parameters, including transparency, water/air temperature, concentrations of dissolved […]
Our 2021 newsletter is here! Read all about this year’s projects, highlights, and success stories, as well as our plans for next year.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosts a database for any fish kills reported in the state. The location, causes, and trends of fish kills can be analyzed to better understand water quality in Iowa. To view the data or report a fish kill, go to https://programs.iowadnr.gov/fishkill/
Every year, people join together a few days after Thanksgiving for #GivingTuesday – this year, it will take place on November 30th! This is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Share your generosity with PSCW this year with these five ways to give! […]
PSCW 2021 Report Join us on Tuesday, November 16th from 12-1pm for the Partners of Scott County Watersheds yearly summary. Listen over the lunch hour as the PSCW Executive Board shares the results of the 2021 Snapshot events, reviews the year’s successes, and discusses plans and projects for next year. Register today at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjFqD-jESju2RvTwblHLAw About […]
On Thursday, October 14th, the Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced a contest to encourage Iowans to share their hometown pride for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind water tower design. The water tower design will be created by Iowa artist Laura Palmer, with design installation provided as well. This contest […]
Landscaping for Water Quality Improvement Join Partners of Scott County Watersheds for our October Virtual Forum on Tuesday, October 19th from 12-1pm. Listen as Ray Wolf, Master Gardener and Meteorologist shares how improving home landscape resilience to weather and climate extremes can help improve water quality, benefit pollinators and birds, and result in an attractive […]
In September, Partners of Scott County Watersheds joined the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative through the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative. Though this work will carry on for years, this October is the time to act! Learn more and join the initiative too! This initiative involves working with community volunteers to collect data along […]