Previous RCPP Events
As part of our Regional Conservation Partnership Program, the West Nishnabotna Water Quality and Infrastructure Partnership, Golden Hills is hosting educational programs about water quality and flood resilience.
Streambank Stabilization Webinar
Thursday, December 11th
10:30am-11:30am
Speakers:
John Thomas, former Hungry Canyons Alliance Program Director
Adam Rupe, JEO Consulting Group
Many streambanks in western Iowa's deep loess soil region have severe to extreme streambank erosion. Bank stabilization is the process of restoring banks to a more natural condition. Learn about successful projects here in western Iowa and how you can restore streambanks on your property.
RSVP required - Register here.
Each individual should pre-register separately. Registration closes at 8am on December 10th. Webinar link will be emailed to everyone who registers.
Thursday, December 11th
10:30am-11:30am
Speakers:
John Thomas, former Hungry Canyons Alliance Program Director
Adam Rupe, JEO Consulting Group
Many streambanks in western Iowa's deep loess soil region have severe to extreme streambank erosion. Bank stabilization is the process of restoring banks to a more natural condition. Learn about successful projects here in western Iowa and how you can restore streambanks on your property.
RSVP required - Register here.
Each individual should pre-register separately. Registration closes at 8am on December 10th. Webinar link will be emailed to everyone who registers.
Land Management Field Day at Vincent Bluff
Tuesday, June 17
9am-11:15am
Vincent Bluff State Preserve - Council Bluffs
Learn about land management including invasive species removal, native prairie & woodland maintenance, grazing & goats as management tools, and more!
Speakers:
Glenn Pollock and Tabitha Panas, Loess Hills Preservation Society
Matt Vermeersch, Mud Ridge Ranch
Aric Ping, Pottawattamie County Conservation
Sign-in and refreshments starting at 8:30 am.
RSVP here or by contacting Shaun at (712) 482-3029 Ext 115 or [email protected].
Tuesday, June 17
9am-11:15am
Vincent Bluff State Preserve - Council Bluffs
Learn about land management including invasive species removal, native prairie & woodland maintenance, grazing & goats as management tools, and more!
Speakers:
Glenn Pollock and Tabitha Panas, Loess Hills Preservation Society
Matt Vermeersch, Mud Ridge Ranch
Aric Ping, Pottawattamie County Conservation
Sign-in and refreshments starting at 8:30 am.
RSVP here or by contacting Shaun at (712) 482-3029 Ext 115 or [email protected].
Saturated Buffer Webinar
Monday, February 24
11:00 am -12:00pm
This informative webinar will cover most aspects of saturated buffers, an edge of field conservation practice landowners can install on their property. This will include the benefits, design, and implementation of the practice. It will also include findings on implementing the practice in other landscape positions and in combination with other practices.
Finally, Lee Tesdell will speak from his perspective on implementing and maintaining the saturated buffers on his land.
Presenters: Tom Isenhart, Iowa State University
Lee Tesdell, Polk County landowner
Pre-registration required by 8am on February 24.
Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link that day.
Monday, February 24
11:00 am -12:00pm
This informative webinar will cover most aspects of saturated buffers, an edge of field conservation practice landowners can install on their property. This will include the benefits, design, and implementation of the practice. It will also include findings on implementing the practice in other landscape positions and in combination with other practices.
Finally, Lee Tesdell will speak from his perspective on implementing and maintaining the saturated buffers on his land.
Presenters: Tom Isenhart, Iowa State University
Lee Tesdell, Polk County landowner
Pre-registration required by 8am on February 24.
Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link that day.
Grade Stabilization Webinar
Tuesday, December 3
1:00-2:00pm
Virtual program about structural measures that landowners can do to stop gully erosion with cost share from the NRCS.
Presenters: Terry Gleaves, NRCS
John Thomas, Hungry Canyons Alliance
This webinar will cover all aspects of gully erosion control here in western Iowa. We’ll look at the geology of western Iowa and why gully erosion is so prevalent here, discuss different types of gullies through photos, show the most cost-effective ways to control gully erosion, and end with opportunities for cost share through the NRCS and your local soil and water conservation districts.
Pre-registration required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link the day of the event.
Tuesday, December 3
1:00-2:00pm
Virtual program about structural measures that landowners can do to stop gully erosion with cost share from the NRCS.
Presenters: Terry Gleaves, NRCS
John Thomas, Hungry Canyons Alliance
This webinar will cover all aspects of gully erosion control here in western Iowa. We’ll look at the geology of western Iowa and why gully erosion is so prevalent here, discuss different types of gullies through photos, show the most cost-effective ways to control gully erosion, and end with opportunities for cost share through the NRCS and your local soil and water conservation districts.
Pre-registration required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link the day of the event.
Water Quality Field Day
Thursday, August 22
9:00am-.11:30am
Sign-in starts at 8:30 am.
Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, IA
Please fill out this form to pre-register before August 19. Each individual should pre-register separately.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for August 29th at 1 pm with registration starting at 12:30 pm.
Contact Golden Hills RC&D Project Coordinator Shaun Ahern (712-482-3029; [email protected]) if you have any questions or for more information.
Thursday, August 22
9:00am-.11:30am
Sign-in starts at 8:30 am.
Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, IA
Please fill out this form to pre-register before August 19. Each individual should pre-register separately.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for August 29th at 1 pm with registration starting at 12:30 pm.
Contact Golden Hills RC&D Project Coordinator Shaun Ahern (712-482-3029; [email protected]) if you have any questions or for more information.
Prairie Strips Field Day
Thursday, May 23
9:30am-Noon
Maple Edge Farm
55755 370th St. Hastings, IA
Learn about what prairie strips are, their benefits, and how to implement this innovative conservation practice on your farm!
Speakers:
Jon Bakehouse, Landowner Host
Tim Youngquist, ISU STRIPS program
Andrew Olson, Tallgrass Prairie Center
Registration will start at 9 am and refreshments will be provided before the field day. Pre-registration required by May 20.
Register here by May 20 for the Prairie Strips Field Day!
Thursday, May 23
9:30am-Noon
Maple Edge Farm
55755 370th St. Hastings, IA
Learn about what prairie strips are, their benefits, and how to implement this innovative conservation practice on your farm!
Speakers:
Jon Bakehouse, Landowner Host
Tim Youngquist, ISU STRIPS program
Andrew Olson, Tallgrass Prairie Center
Registration will start at 9 am and refreshments will be provided before the field day. Pre-registration required by May 20.
Register here by May 20 for the Prairie Strips Field Day!
