Darice graduated with a BS in Environmental Science and a BA in Geoscience from the UI in 2004. Darice is an Environmental Specialist for the University of Iowa’s Environmental Services as their stormwater inspector, and her other duties include asbestos testing and indoor air quality testing.

Darice’s primary job responsibility at the UI is to oversee stormwater quality compliance at construction sites, she reviews, approves and proposes modifications to Storm Water Pollution Preventions Plans (SWPPPs) that are to be implemented during construction projects. As such, she is an integral part of the building process of all newly constructed buildings at the University of Iowa. Each new building or remodeling project that disturbed one acre or more has been assessed by her.

Darice encourages stormwater post-construction practices to be implemented and recommends best management practices utilized on individual sites. During the construction phase, she inspects each site weekly for SW compliance.

Darice has served on the Great Rivers Chapter of IECA since 2007 and, is the current GRC President. She also serves on the Johnson County Storm Water Alliance (JCSWA) board and is a member of the Iowa Storm Water Education Program (ISWEP), representing the University of Iowa in its commitment to the environment.