By utilizing existing data and reaching out to landowners, an intern worked with Dr. Aquila Flower to identify the existence and location of septic systems around the county. (intern, 2017-2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community Contact […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
Residents’ Attitudes Toward The Spring Creek Watershed
CED 475 students will design, conduct, and analyze a survey to determine residents’ awareness of Spring Creek Watershed, their knowledge and use of stream-friendly behaviors, and their attitudes toward policy options which would help maintain a healthy watershed. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University […]
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Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Bellevue
Bellevue Botanical Garden (BBG) is a place of recreation, restoration, and education that is widely used by Bellevue citizens. It is also an increasingly important destination for visitors to the city. Students in a UW landscape architecture planting design seminar will develop planting plans for an undeveloped, but prominently located, portion of BBG. Their planting […]
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Downtown Waconia Water Quality Education Campaign
Based on results from a recent resident “knowledge, attitudes, and practices” survey, develop education and marketing tools that the Carver County Water Management Organization (WMO) can use to encourage and assist residents to implement best-management practices that treat storm water runoff and improve surface water quality. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
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Potable Water: Supply, Use, and Conservation
Assess current water usage patterns, identify best practices for education around water conservation, and develop recommendations for development practices that support water conservation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stephen Rose Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Jon Watson Public Utilities […]
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Webster City Wetlands Engineering & Design
As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students provided the design of a constructed wetlands for stormwater management, giving consideration to the settling and uptake of pollutants, wildlife, and related cost estimates for the project. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable […]
Regional Stormwater Control
As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, students completed a regional hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the watershed in the northwest and southeast areas of the City of Washington. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact […]
Muscatine Regional Water Detention Plan
As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the students completed a regional hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the watershed north of the City of Muscatine. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
Rainwater Catchment Design Template
An intern worked with Dr. Robert Mitchell, a licensed hydrogeologist, to develop a rainwater catchment design template and guidance materials for homeowners. (fall, winter 2017/2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Robert Mitchell Local Government / Community Contact Stacie Pratschner Skagit County […]
Water Reuse and Conservation
Investigate the feasibility of reusing storm water or treated effluent for irrigation, industrial applications, or other uses. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Matt Simcik Public Health Local Government / Community Contact Andy Brotzler Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of Rosemount […]