Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District "In the preservation of our natural resources is the preservation of human kind."

Two New Stormwater Funding Programs Available for Urban Areas REAP Funds - The Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District can now use Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) dollars to fund storm water best management practices.   Fifty percent (50%) cost-share is available.  Stormwater BMP Loans - The Stormwater BMP Loans are a new source of low-cost financing for long term / voluntary practices that manage storm water quality . This opportunity is available specifically to assist and encourage developers and cities to address non-point source pollution of Iowa streams and lakes. (brochure) Eligible practices include: Bioretention cells and rain gardens Detention Practices (Dry and Wet Detention) Filtration Practices (Surface, Perimeter, and Underground Sand Filters) Infiltration Practices (Basins and Trenches) Native Landscaping Permeable Pavement Systems Soil Quality Restoration Stormwater Wetlands Vegetated Swales (Dry, Wet, and Grass) Check out the Center for Transportation Research and Education’s (ctree) website for specific details on each of the practices listed above:  http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/pubs/stormwater/index.cfm To apply for cost-share and for more information call (319)337-2322 ext. 3. Home | Who we are | What we offer | More about us | What's new | Events calendar | Committees | Job/Volunteer opportunities | Contact us | Newsletters/Notes | Visuals Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District 51 Escort Lane Iowa City, IA 52240-8612 Phone: 319/337-2322, ext. 3 Fax: 319/351-2997 jcswcd@yahoo.com