Environmental Assistance
Stormwater Compliance in Iowa– What Your Facility Needs to Know
Stormwater compliance is more than just a regulatory requirement– it’s a proactive approach to minimizing risk. Ensuring your facility is properly permitted and managing runoff responsibly helps prevent pollution, avoid costly fines, and demonstrates your commitment to customers, partners and the community.
Meet the Environmental Assistance Team
Here at the IWRC, we have five amazing team members ready to help your business dot your "I"s and cross your "T"s so you can focus on the running of your business. Learn a little about each team member and what areas they can assist your business.
Navigating change together
This year marks 38 years since the IWRC’s founding through the Iowa Groundwater Protection Act, and in that time, we have witnessed many changes to the environmental regulatory landscape, fluctuations in funding streams, and challenges for small businesses. As a result, the way we go about providing our services has adapted and evolved but our commitment to our clients and the quality of service we provide has not.
Eastern IA businesses receive free assistance
Businesses classified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as minor sources in counties throughout the eastern portion of the state may be required to submit the Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2025.
Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program: 30 Years of Supporting Iowa Small Businesses
Established in 1993, the IAEAP works with Iowa small businesses (100 employees or less) to provide free, non-regulatory assistance in the areas of permitting, recordkeeping and reporting, as well as provides guidance and training related to state and federal air quality regulations. 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program (IAEAP) housed within the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa.
IWRC goes on the road as fall conference season gets underway
Autumn in Iowa brings a welcoming crispness to the air and an abundance of color and stunning views. It makes it really hard to stay in the office. So, why fight it! The IWRC hits the road to a variety of conferences across Iowa. See where we will be and stop by to say hi!
New Scam Targeting Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General has issued a fraud alert regarding a new and increasingly prevalent phishing scam targeting businesses. Read our article that breaks down the scam and provides business with a resource for your environmental related needs.
A Quick Glance at EPA’s New PFAS Regulations
Earlier this month, the U.S. EPA put forth new regulations in regards to per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS). The IWRC put together a quick glace at these new regulations to help entities understand what they must do.
Celebrating Earth Day 2024
Every day is Earth Day for the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) but that doesn’t mean we don’t participate in the nationally dedicated Earth Day efforts.
National SBEAP Conference: A new staff perspective
Attending a national conference for the first time can be a big deal and nerve racking the first time, especially for a freshly graduated and newly minted employee. Read how the IWRC's newest member navigated her first national conference in Chattanooga, TN.