This agreement provides funding to the city of pacific junction, iowa to implement its green infrastructure project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 awarded a $1.25 million Cooperative Agreement to the City of Pacific Junction, Iowa under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). The award, effective September 15, 2025 with completion targeted for September 30, 2026, funds implementation of a comprehensive green infrastructure stormwater management project designated in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The project directly addresses flooding impacts and water quality concerns in the community through construction of advanced stormwater collection and treatment infrastructure.

The deliverables include construction of a permeable pavement stormwater collection system featuring 1,000 square yards of permeable pavers, 700 square yards of pervious concrete pavement, 1,300 linear feet of subdrains, and 100 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer along two city blocks from Front Street to 3rd Street on Lincoln Avenue. Additional infrastructure components include two submersible stormwater pumping stations (one designed to discharge into Pony Creek with elevated electrical controls positioned above recent flood levels), 450 linear feet of ditch excavation, stormwater planters, and ADA-accessible sidewalk ramps. The project is anticipated to result in improved stormwater management, reduced flooding impacts, enhanced water quality through sediment and nutrient pollutant removal, and measurable environmental and public health benefits for residents. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation for construction of a stormwater collection system that includes permeable pavements housed by concrete curb and gutter, stormwater planters, and other miscellaneous paving. The proposed work also includes the construction of two stormwater pumping stations within the city. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the replacement of approximately 1,500 square yards of pavement and areas of sidewalk along two city blocks from front street to 3RD street along lincoln avenue, installation of 1,000 square yards of permeable pavers, 700 square yards of PC concrete pavement, 1,300 linear feet of subdrains, 100 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer, and approximately 450 linear feet of ditch excavation to allow the new drainage system to function correctly. Installations also include handicap accessible sidewalk ramps and connections to the existing sidewalk in the area. The project also would include the construction of a submersible type pumping station that would collect and pump the stormwater into the neighboring pony creek. Work includes an elevated stand to keep the electrical and controls above the most recent flood level as well as effluent piping and discharge structures. The expected outcomes include stormwater management practices that help control and minimize the impacts of flooding within the community. The intended beneficiaries include improved human/environmental health due to the removal of sediment and nutrient pollutants from everyday storm events and runoff, thereby providing better water quality for the residents in and around the city of pacific junction, iowa.