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(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,...