Rainscapers are professionals that have a passion for creating beautiful landscapes that protect Iowa’s water and soil resources and Rainscapers understand stormwater management concepts and the hydrologic footprint of landscapes. They have undergone specific training and have professional experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of Rainscaping practices. The professionals may include landscape designers, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, horticulturalists, master gardeners, urban conservationists and other interested parties.

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Rainscaping Practices

 

Become a Certified Rainscaper

Complete the following requirements to become a Rainscaper for each specific practice or combination of practices:

• Attend a Rainscaper training class for each practice or combination of practices. Rainscaping Iowa held its first workshop in 2008. See Upcoming Events for information on the next Rain Garden Workshop.
• Pass a written exam for each practice or combination of practices given at the end of each training event.
• Submit two case studies for the practice for which you are requesting a certificate that will be reviewed by a designated urban conservationist.
• Upon successful review of the studies and completion of the above requirement a certificate will be awarded to an individual for each specific practice or combination of practices.  The Rainscaper will also receive access to Rainscaping educational resources that can be used for marketing purposes.
• Complete the application form for the practice or combination of practices for which one is seeking a certificate – see left menu for link to form.
• Pay an annual fee to help support the Rainscaping program.