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Clive rolls out fifth year of Soil Quality Restoration program to cut runoff and save water
Summary
City of Clive staff described the fifth year of a cost-shared Soil Quality Restoration program that uses aeration and compost to help yards absorb more rain, reduce stormwater runoff and make lawns more drought-resilient.
Assistant City Manager Pete DeCook and Clive Public Works staff opened the virtual information session by framing the Soil Quality Restoration (SQR) program as a water-conservation and soil-health effort for homeowners.
"Again, my name is Pete DeCook. I'm the assistant city manager," DeCook said, and explained the program's broader goal: "making Clive a place where water lands and stays where it's at ... and gets absorbed in the soil and put to great benefit on your yard." The city emphasized that healthier soils reduce runoff and can lower irrigation needs during dry periods.
Clive Public Works staff (Julia) outlined the three core steps of the SQR treatment: deep-tine aeration, compost application and optional overseeding. Staff said the program follows standards in the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual and is designed to limit concentrated flows that contribute to creek erosion.
Why it matters: staff said improved soil organic matter and decompaction both help manage stormwater loads into the city's storm sewers and creeks and make lawns more resilient during watering restrictions. The city awarded the year's contract July 23 and expects treatments to begin in early September for participating properties.
