In August of 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This $370 billion climate investment is the largest in U.S. history and will support programs benefiting households, businesses, and communities putting the country on the path to reduce...
Meet the Authors of Over 4,000 Architectural and Archaeological Reports
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) requires federal agencies to consider the effects on historic properties of projects they carry out, assist, fund, permit, license, or approve in an effort to help preserve our national heritage....
City of Shellsburg Seeking Qualified Solar PV Provider
The City of Shellsburg, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified solar photovoltaic providers to design, engineer, and build a turn-key ground-mount, fixed-tilt, solar array installation capable of 193,000 kilowatt-hours annual output net-metered to the City Waste...
(Nearly) Everything You Should Know About Prairies in the Midwest
In Iowa, less than 1/10 of 1 percent of our native prairie exists today. Remnant and restored prairies provide a multitude of ecosystem services. Deep-rooted prairie plants and grasses absorb rainwater, provide habitat for pollinators and overwintering species, and...
Objectives and Techniques in Woodland Restoration
The forth video in Impact7G's Conservation Education Film Series features an in-depth look at common restoration techniques, centering around Impact7G's work at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. Check it out below! "From small native plantings in your yard to...
Woodlands: Management Basics and Ecosystem Services
Impact7G's Conservation Education Film Series rolls on with part three, the basics of woodland management and the many ecosystem services woodlands provide. This short film introduces a common theme in Iowa's restoration landscape: how can we bring back the functions...
Environmental Planner William (Bill) Martin Joins Impact7G’s Community Development Group
William (Bill) Martin has joined Impact7G as a Senior Project Manager in charge of leading environmental planning efforts related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. Bill brings over forty years of experience to the firm with a diverse career in...
We’re Hiring a Full-Time GIS Analyst
Cartography is critical to the daily operations of Impact7G. We're hiring a full-time GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst to support the total range of services offered by our firm. The GIS Analyst is responsible for conducting a broad range of map-making...
VIDEO: “Maintaining Green Infrastructure” Now Streaming
The second video in Impact7G's Conservation Education Film Series is up! Our first video outlined the basics of green infrastructure, or stormwater BMPs, which are alternative practices to traditional stormwater management systems. These practices, however, do still...
Scott and Kettler Win 2022 “Excellence in Archaeology & Historic Preservation Award”
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs bestowed the honor on June 22, 2022 in front of Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees, and past award winners from 2020 and 2021. The annual award recognizes the best archaeology...
Impact7G Acquires JLD Preservation Consulting, Expands Cultural Resource Management Services
JLD Preservation Consulting, a historic preservation and cultural resources consultancy, has been acquired by Johnston-based Impact7G, Inc. on Friday, June 17th, 2022. Impact7G is proud to combine resources and talent with JLD to offer our clients a single source of...
VIDEO: First of Six Conservation Education Films Released
The first of six films in Impact7G's new "Conservation Education" series is now available on demand. The series is intended for communities, HOAs, and individual property owners seeking guidance on implementing natural resource restoration projects such as prairies,...
Impact7G, Inc. Honored with SBA Impact Award
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Iowa District Office has awarded Impact7G, Inc. with the Impact Award. The award recognizes local businesses for their success, resiliency, and contributions to the local economy. Jayne Armstrong, SBA Iowa District Director,...
Avoiding Asbestos Hazards for Over 30 Years in the Ames Community School District
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...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Invests $1.5B in EPA’s Brownfields Program
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...
Term of the Week: Conservation Subdivision
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...