Stormwater Quality BMP Program for Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty IA
There are so many ways we can help improve our environment. The US is lagging a bit compared to Europe and some other parts of the world and I'm on a bit of a crusade to do my part to make sure that I pass relevant information onto the people around me.
If you're "lucky" enough to get my newsletter, then you'll know what I mean...For those of you who don't, my newsletter often has energy saving tips, ways to maintain your yard naturally, or in the case of this month's newsletter, information about incentives for home owners who take part in the stormwater quality BMP program in the Iowa City area.
The idea is to promote installation of stormwater quality best management practices (BMPs) in the area. Financial assistance is available to applicants who install BMPs on their property improving the quality of stormwater runoff into the city storm sewer system, creeks or streams. This could be rain gardens, bio retention, rain barrels and pervious paving systems, just to name a few.
Funding is limited and works on a first come, first served basis. I live in Coralville and spoke to an official at the Coralville Building Department today and he told me the fiscal year has only just begun, so right now they do have adequate funds available for property owners interested in taking advantage of the program.
The maximum financial assistance available is 50% of the cost of the project up to $750 - whichever is less.
I'm a Realtor® serving the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty area, so those are the areas I researched on the subject. Iowa City is usually very forward thinking on these kinds of things, but I'm sure there are other cities in the US that are following the new Federal guidelines when it comes to stormwater management.
The links below will take you to forms needed to apply in North Liberty, Coralville and Iowa City. They also provide more details about the program:
Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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