HEI is excited to participate in the 2026 Iowa Water Conference taking place September 16-17. Our team will present on a variety of projects and lessons learned that support resilient waterways, healthy ecosystems, and thriving communities across Iowa. The conference brings together professionals and decision-makers from across the state to discuss the future of water resources, watershed management, infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship.
This year, HEI team members Charles Ikenberry, Mark Jacobs, and Carly Wagner will share insights from projects that demonstrate the importance of collaboration, innovation, and adaptive solutions for Iowa’s waterways.
HEI’s presentations include:
- Permission to Play: Developing a Plan for a River Corridor within a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan presented by Charles Ikenberry and Kasey Hutchinson.
- Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs: Floodplain Permitting Lessons from Iowa’s Largest Stream Restoration Project presented by Mark Jacobs.
- Designing Is Only Half the Job: Lessons from the Field presented by Carly Wagner and Mark Jacobs.
- Design Intent vs. Field Reality: When Stream Projects Go Up a Creek presented by Charles Ikenberry and John Swanson.
We’re proud to contribute to conversations that help communities address today’s water challenges while planning for future opportunities. If you’re attending the conference, we invite you to connect with our team and join the discussion.
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