History
In 1990, 1993 & 1995 severe flooding occurred on Scott County urban streams. This flooding was a result of the conventional methods being used to deal with stormwater. These events and concerns with water quality in Scott County streams led to the formation of the Partners of Scott County Watersheds, an alliance committed to developing and implementing ways all citizens can be better stewards of our watersheds.
Since 1995, the group has been improving water quality in Scott County by providing residents, landowners, developers, environmental organizations, educators and government officials with education, technical support and financial assistance to promote and install best management practices.
Coordinator and Board
Coordinator: Clare Kerofsky, clare.kerofsky@ia.nacdnet.net, 563.391.1403 ext. 3
Clare Kerofsky joined the Partners of Scott County Watersheds and Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District in November, 2009. As well as coordinating PSCW, Clare has created a watershed management plan for Duck Creek and has used the plan to obtain funding for improvements. Clare also implements an urban cost share program for stormwater best management practices. Clare graduated Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and has received her Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Environmental Geographic Information Systems from Western Illinois University.
Chair of the Board: Jane Weber, Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District
Vice Chair of the Board: Wally Mook, City of Bettendorf, Iowa
Secretary: Paul Loete, MSA Professional Services, Inc.
Treasurer: Patty Copeland, Resident, LeClaire, Iowa
Board Member: Harlan Meier, Local Farmer
Board Member: Dr. Ellen Kabat-Lensch, Eastern Iowa Community College District
Board Member: Jim Hoepner, Resident, Davenport, Iowa
Board Member: Mike Clarke, City of Davenport, Iowa
Board Member: Barney Barnhill, Alderman, City of Davenport, Iowa
Board Member: Dean Mayne, Alderman, City of Bettendorf, Iowa
Board Member: Bill Cusack, Scott County Board of Supervisors
Board Member: Tim Huey, Scott County Planning & Development
Board Member: Steve Gustafson, Resident, Bettendorf, Iowa
Board Member: Larry Thompson, Resident, Davenport, Iowa
Board Member: Julie Awkerman, Quad Cities Homebuilders Association
Become a Partner of Scott County Watersheds!
PSCW is a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization. Donations are accepted in the form of money, in-kind services, supplies and time.
If you would like to donate please make checks out to:
PSCW-SWCD
and send to:
8370 Hillandale Road
Davenport, Iowa, 52806
Donations fund projects, programs, supplies and coordinator salary.
All donations are tax-deductible.
