The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs bestowed the honor on June 22, 2022 in front of Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees, and past award winners from 2020 and 2021. The annual award recognizes the best archaeology...
Impact7G Acquires JLD Preservation Consulting, Expands Cultural Resource Management Services
JLD Preservation Consulting, a historic preservation and cultural resources consultancy, has been acquired by Johnston-based Impact7G, Inc. on Friday, June 17th, 2022. Impact7G is proud to combine resources and talent with JLD to offer our clients a single source of...
VIDEO: First of Six Conservation Education Films Released
The first of six films in Impact7G's new "Conservation Education" series is now available on demand. The series is intended for communities, HOAs, and individual property owners seeking guidance on implementing natural resource restoration projects such as prairies,...
Impact7G, Inc. Honored with SBA Impact Award
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Iowa District Office has awarded Impact7G, Inc. with the Impact Award. The award recognizes local businesses for their success, resiliency, and contributions to the local economy. Jayne Armstrong, SBA Iowa District Director,...
Avoiding Asbestos Hazards for Over 30 Years in the Ames Community School District
The Ames Community School District (CSD) has seen significant investment in facility improvements in the past three decades. As new facilities are built, old structures are renovated, decommissioned, sold, or demolished. Safely engaging in any activity that could...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Invests $1.5B in EPA’s Brownfields Program
Recently Congress made a historic investment in brownfields funding. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest more than $1.5 billion into the EPA’s highly successful Brownfields Program. This funding will transform countless lives and spur revitalization in...
Term of the Week: Conservation Subdivision
The conservation subdivision model of residential development follows an alternative set of design objectives and standards in comparison to traditional land development. Goals include preserving the existing natural features of the site, preserving natural drainage...
Merging Redevelopment and Environmental Due Diligence
MERGE Urban Development Group develops real estate primarily in Opportunity Zones located in the Midwest. Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) are federally designated areas that are considered economically distressed. In these areas, tax incentives are offered for...
New Year, New Opportunities
While reflecting on the accomplishments of 2021 is important, including adding over 20 staff to our team, we’re settling into the new year by looking forward. We’re looking onward to exciting prospects of heavy investments in high-speed internet infrastructure,...
Silverthorn Joins Safety Podcast “Evil Safety Dudes” in Episode 56
In Season 1, Episode 56 of "Evil Safety Dudes", a podcast from IBC Insurance, Impact7G's Tyler Silverthorn joined the show to talk about a variety of OSHA updates and safety training tactics. Evil Safety Dudes is a safety podcast with a splash of comedy. Join host...
Leveraging Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loans for Water Quality Projects
The announcement of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has many Iowans wondering how their community will benefit from the legislation. On December 2, 2021, the U.S. EPA announced that the State of Iowa will receive five annual allocations of roughly $110M,...
Impact7G Partners with META Environmental for EHS Training
Impact7G is excited to announce a new training partnership with META Environmental for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training certifications. META is an industry leader in training and consulting services focusing on asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, hazardous...
Thinking Upstream at Sundown Lake
Sundown Lake is nestled in the scenic wooded ravines of the Southern Iowa Drift Plain in Appanoose County. Constructed in the 1980’s, the lake is primarily fed from the northwest by South Soap Creek. Heavy sedimentation over time has created a delta where South Soap...
Healthy Homes are Lead Free
Why Should I Be Concerned About Lead? Did you know that lead is a toxic element and is especially harmful to children? The most common source of lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint. Exposure to lead in children can slow growth and development, create...
The Redevelopment Recipe: Bringing New Life to Underutilized Buildings
Communities across the country are facing how to bring new life into vacant, blighted, or underutilized buildings. While there is no magic wand to bring these buildings back to their former glory, there is an established process that has proven successful. Establish a...
Johnston Trail System to Feature Increased Pollinator and Prairie Habitat
Impact7G is proud to be teaming up with the City of Johnston Parks and Recreation Department to bring native wildflowers and grasses to paved trails located between NW Johnston Drive and NW 60th Avenue. Iowa’s native prairies provide excellent habitat for pollinators,...