The October 2019 forum speaker will be Amy Bouska, Urban Conservationist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Urban Conservation Program.

Amy has been with IDALS for 23 years, the past 11 years working with the Urban Conservation Program. Amy works throughout Eastern Iowa assisting municipalities, homeowners, private industry, and non-profit organizations with urban runoff and water quality issues.

Her presentation will share examples of how homeowners, municipalities, and businesses can incorporate urban practices on their specific properties. Rain gardens, soil quality restoration, native landscaping, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting will be discussed.

There are 2 chances to catch Amy's presentation. Please RSVP to [email protected] and mention which program you plan to attend.

• Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 12:00-1:00PM at Davenport Public Library, Eastern Ave. Branch (6000 Eastern Ave.) RSVP and $5 required for lunch, free to attend
• Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 5:00-6:00PM at Davenport Public Library, Fairmount St. Branch (3000 N Fairmount St.) RSVP required, free to attend.

Learn more about Partners of Scott County Watersheds at http://partnersofscottcountywatersheds.org.