Infrastructure

Offers publications and resources on various topics such as electric, gas, water, wastewater, and stormwater.

Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association (IOWWA)  works to educate its members and the public about the benefits of quality onsite, or “septic,” wastewater systems.

Provides links to resources for communities on public education, public participation, construction site runoff control, illicit discharge prevention, post construction, and pollution prevention.

The Iowa Stormwater Management Manual. For a complete overview and a link to the manual please use the link given here.

From the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - The Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series gives an overview of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies that local governments can use.

Rainscaping Iowa's website offers extensive info on best management practices related to stormwater management, including links to publications.

Statewide Urban Design And Specifications (SUDAS) manuals provide common urban standards for public improvements such as sanitary sewers, water mains, streets, sidewalks, utility locations, signalization, drainage and erosion control.

Multiple links are provided to an overview, guidebook, and description of programs and other efforts being taken to improve quality of life in Dakota County, Minnesota.