Partners of Scott County Watersheds

PSCW conducts educational lunch forums, which are now titled Conservation Quarterly! Available to view both in person at the Eastern Avenue Library or via Zoom, presentations feature local concerns, innovations, projects, and programs related to water quality and natural resources.

A 2010 Duck Creek Watershed Management Plan addressed E. coli bacteria impairment using Iowa DNR and EPA protocols.

The Conservation Stewardship Program rewards agricultural and forestry producers for improving conservation systems.

The Iowa Financial Incentive Program allocates funds to soil and water conservation districts, which determine priorities for their use. State cost share supports temporary or permanent conservation practices, subject to maintenance agreements.

Partners of Scott County Watersheds hosted a webinar on grant programs for water quality improvement, conservation, and flood reduction projects in Iowa and Illinois.

The company offers free resources for improving soil and water health on properties.

Hach donated water testing equipment to Partners of Scott County Watersheds for volunteer monitoring events.

PSCW’s Snapshot results and water quality improvement projects were highlighted in the North Scott Press’s special conservation issue. Read the article here.

The company organizes volunteer events to test water quality at multiple sites in Scott County.

Membership in Partners of Scott County Watersheds recognizes support for healthy watersheds and provides resources and recognition.

These programs provide technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices. They are available to agricultural and urban landowners.

Board Member since 2016 Board Chair, 2018-2022 Secretary, 2023-Current

Carter is the Treasurer for PSCW and began this role in Spring 2021. After earning his B.A. in accounting and finance from Augustana College in 2018, he moved across the river to Scott County and has worked in assurance for RSM US LLP. In his free time, he likes to stay active as well as kayak and fish on local rivers. Currently, Carter lives in the Lower Duck Creek watershed.

Dave Murcia manages education programs along the Wapsipinicon River as Director of the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center.

Kay volunteers with Partners of Scott County Watersheds, focusing on water quality and environmental legislation.

To improve the stewardship of Scott County watersheds through education, technical guidance, and volunteer opportunities.

The company invites organizations to become partners.

Healthy watersheds support the well-being of plants, animals, and humans by ensuring clean water, fish, and vegetables.

Partners of Scott County Watersheds c/o Natural Resources 1200 E 46th St. Davenport, IA 52807

By Email: info@partnersofscottcountywatersheds.org

Collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders is key to improving watersheds, reducing flooding, and protecting surface waters.

Healthy watersheds support human, plant, and animal health, recreation, and the local economy.

Scott County Water Quality Association is a nonprofit organization that provides education, technical support, and financial assistance to promote best management practices for water quality and flood reduction.