West Des Moines, IA
Home MenuWest Des Moines is working collaboratively with the cities of Clive, Urbandale, and Waukee to develop suitable guidelines and ordinances which will address Stormwater Management while meeting the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements within these communities. Each city will be implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for six minimum control measures in an attempt to reduce pollutants discharged to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The six minimum control measures listed in the City of West Des Moines' MS4 Permit are:
- Public Education and Outreach
- Public Involvement and Participation
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
- Post-Construction Stormwater Management
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
For further information on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) NPDES General Permit No. 2 for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activities, please select this document:
DNR NPDES General Permit No. 2
Topsoil Preservation Requirements
Additional information:
Developing your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Guidance for Small Residential Construction Site Stormwater Management
Detention Basins and Ponds:
Detention Basins/Ponds and Iowa Stormwater Management Manual
Fisheries management for pond owners
Residents can implement measures and help reduce pollutants in stormwater!
Public Events:
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Special Events Building at Greenbelt Landing, Clive, IA
North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition (NRRWMC) Meeting
Friday, April 19, 2024
11 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Dallas County Human Services Building, 25747 N Ave, Adel, IA 50003
Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10 AM – Noon
Location: Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
Rain Barrel Workshop (Sign up required)
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:30 AM – 11 AM
Location: Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
North and Middle Rivers WMA
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
1 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 2024 Madison County Extension Office, 117 North 1st St, Winterset, IA 50273
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Monday, July 15, 2024
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Clive Public Safety Center
Walnut Creek Watershed Festival
Thursday, September 19, 2024
4 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Valley Junction Farmers Market (Event is set for the corner of 5th and Maple St)
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Monday, October 21, 2024
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Clive Public Safety Center
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2025
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2025
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2025
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Anyone seeking additional information should contact: Nick Rentel, Principal Engineer at (515) 222-3476 or email nick.rentel@wdm.iowa.gov.
To report a stormwater-related issue, call Public Services at 515-222-3480 or report it on SeeClickFix.
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