Please join us for the Iowa Learning Farms webinar at noon CDT, Wednesday, May 1, featuring John Swanson, Polk County water resources supervisor, Polk County Public Works. Swanson works to promote and facilitate projects and practices to protect and improve water quality in and around Polk County, Iowa. He helps to educate constituent groups within urban and rural communities about the benefits of water conservation practices and the importance of preserving and constructing wetlands.
In the webinar, “Urban Wetlands 101,” Swanson will discuss the basics of incorporating wetlands into urban environments to help to improve water quality, manage floodwaters while enhancing aesthetic and habitat contributions. He will provide an overview of the purpose and functions of urban wetlands and discuss practices including stormwater wetlands, oxbow restorations and floodplains which have been used strategically in Iowa to manage urban drainage. Swanson will also provide insights on the strategic placement of wetlands that can provide beautiful amenities while treating hundreds of acres of runoff.
“In a state dominated by agriculture, it is always good to remember that urban areas have their own environmental footprint, and wetlands are a key to minimizing water quality impacts,” said Swanson. “Urban wetlands are one of the most impactful practices that can be installed in urban areas to improve water quality, and the intrinsic benefits of providing recreational areas, wildlife habitat and stormwater management multiply the impact in many ways. I hope this webinar will spark interest in implementation of urban wetland practices.”
Webinar participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.
Webinar Access Instructions
To participate in the live webinar, shortly before noon CDT May 1:
Click this URL, or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
Or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
Or join from a dial-in phone line:
Dial: +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 999 3709 5398
The webinar will also be recorded and archived on the ILF website, so that it can be watched at any time. Archived webinars are available at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/webinars For a list of upcoming webinars visit https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events-1
A Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) has been applied for. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
Iowa Learning Farms 