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The Ames Community School District (CSD) has seen significant investment in facility improvements in the past three decades. As new facilities are built, old structures are renovated, decommissioned, sold, or demolished. Safely engaging in any activity that could...
Recently Congress made a historic investment in brownfields funding. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest more than $1.5 billion into the EPA’s highly successful Brownfields Program. This funding will transform countless lives and spur revitalization in...
The conservation subdivision model of residential development follows an alternative set of design objectives and standards in comparison to traditional land development. Goals include preserving the existing natural features of the site, preserving natural drainage...
MERGE Urban Development Group develops real estate primarily in Opportunity Zones located in the Midwest. Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) are federally designated areas that are considered economically distressed. In these areas, tax incentives are offered for...
While reflecting on the accomplishments of 2021 is important, including adding over 20 staff to our team, we’re settling into the new year by looking forward. We’re looking onward to exciting prospects of heavy investments in high-speed internet infrastructure,...
In Season 1, Episode 56 of "Evil Safety Dudes", a podcast from IBC Insurance, Impact7G's Tyler Silverthorn joined the show to talk about a variety of OSHA updates and safety training tactics. Evil Safety Dudes is a safety podcast with a splash of comedy. Join host...
The announcement of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has many Iowans wondering how their community will benefit from the legislation. On December 2, 2021, the U.S. EPA announced that the State of Iowa will receive five annual allocations of roughly $110M,...
Impact7G is excited to announce a new training partnership with META Environmental for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training certifications. META is an industry leader in training and consulting services focusing on asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, hazardous...
Sundown Lake is nestled in the scenic wooded ravines of the Southern Iowa Drift Plain in Appanoose County. Constructed in the 1980’s, the lake is primarily fed from the northwest by South Soap Creek. Heavy sedimentation over time has created a delta where South Soap...
Why Should I Be Concerned About Lead? Did you know that lead is a toxic element and is especially harmful to children? The most common source of lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint. Exposure to lead in children can slow growth and development, create...
Communities across the country are facing how to bring new life into vacant, blighted, or underutilized buildings. While there is no magic wand to bring these buildings back to their former glory, there is an established process that has proven successful. Establish a...
Impact7G is proud to be teaming up with the City of Johnston Parks and Recreation Department to bring native wildflowers and grasses to paved trails located between NW Johnston Drive and NW 60th Avenue. Iowa’s native prairies provide excellent habitat for pollinators,...
The Iowa Energy Center (IEC) announced Thursday funding for 12 energy-related research grants totaling over $2.8M. Impact7G, in partnership with the City of Perry and Drake University, is grateful to have been selected for research aimed at developing a pilot-scale...
Why is this water red? Reid Stamer, Impact7G Stream Restoration Ecologist, noticed a strange phenomenon on a recent inspection of a newly established oxbow in Dyersville, Iowa. The bright red coloration is likely due to the presence of red euglena (Euglena sanguinea)....
The snow is melting here in Iowa and it’s beginning to feel a lot like spring has sprung. For the burn crew here in the Natural Resources Department at Impact7G, that means it is the most wonderful time of the year – prescribed fire season! Tallgrass prairies...
Have you ever wondered if your house or business is eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places? Founded in 1966, the National Register of Historic Places helps preserve America’s significant properties and maintain associations to our shared...