With the help of Wings2Water, Creekside Pride will purchase testing kits to kick-start a volunteer water-monitoring program on Indian and Wanatee Creeks in Marion. These results will be uploaded to the Clean Water Hub to provide the public with information about their local watershed and convey long-term trends of each site. Testing will include nitrates, chloride, phosphate, dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, and pH. Overall, the project will help Creekside Pride engage more residents on the importance of clean water and identify any red flags in the creek.
Wings2Water offers two types of grants to deserving organizations and individuals that help fulfill the mission of our organization. One is for educational programs; the other is for projects that improve and/or restore water quality or help reduce nutrient pollution runoff.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients this year,” said Rebekah Jones, Wings2Water Board President. “With a surge in applications, we’re seeing a growing commitment within our communities to address water quality issues, and we’re incredibly proud of the diverse range of initiatives these funds will support. Together, we’re making strides toward cleaner water locally and downstream.”
These grants are made possible by generous support from corporate sponsors including GreenState Credit Union, TrueNorth, and New Leader Manufacturing, as well as round-it-up donations from travelers at the Eastern Iowa Airport.