13 Jul 2025

Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) Offers Free Educational Webinars on Key Environmental Issues Facing Iowa Today

By Bethany Kohoutek

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2025) — Public education is central to IEC's mission to create a just, healthy environment and sustainable future for all Iowans.

This summer, we are pleased to present learning opportunities that help Iowans better understand our shared environmental challenges and potential solutions.

13 Jun 2025

Air Quality Monitoring Data Show Additional Steps Needed to Protect Public Health

By Bethany Kohoutek

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — Recent air-quality-monitoring data show exceedances of air-quality standards, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs to increase its monitoring, according to comments from three environmental groups.

10 Jun 2025

Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD): Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).

04 Jun 2025

River Action Kicked Off the 2025 Explore the River Series Season on May 27

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — What follows is a summer education program that invites the public to learn about the history, ecology, and current happenings along the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed in the Quad Cities area. Participants can cruise the Mississippi River on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or enjoy a leisurely Riverine Walk as expert guides present topics ranging from information about local river wildlife to stories of early Quad Cities history.

09 May 2025

Forage to Fork: Spring Edition

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9AM, there will be a Forage to Fork: Spring Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the spring wild edibles available during this time.

02 May 2025

Redefining Waters of the United States Poses Grave Impacts to Iowa Wetlands and Waterways

By Bethany Kohoutek

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 2, 2025) — On April 23, The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) commented on the solicitation for stakeholder feedback on “WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket” from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

16 Apr 2025

Hop to It: TerraCycle Makes It Easy to Recycle Easter Candy Wrappers and Reduce Holiday Waste

By Sue Kauffman

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY (April 16, 2025) — Every spring, Americans celebrate Easter with baskets brimming with candy—and plastic packaging that often ends up in the trash.

16 Apr 2025

Final Iowa Film Screening Premiere Wednesday April 16, with Columbia River Canoe Project Founder Robert Lester

By Navarro Canoe Co

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2025) — Watch this two-minute clip and reserve your seat at the final Iowa premiere screening April 16 at The Last Picture House in Downtown Davenport, Iowa.

15 Apr 2025

River Action's Earth Day Cleanup 2025 at Sylvan Island

By Ashley Hamerlinck

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2025) — Show up for our planet this Earth Day, April 22, 9AM-12PM, at Sylvan Island in Moline, Illinois, where River Action will host a clean-up spruce-up of Sylvan Island and connecting trails.

Bags and gloves will be provided. Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended.

Please bring your own re-usable water bottle, sunscreen, and bug-spray!

09 Apr 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Leaders Applaud Sen Charles “Chuck” Grassley Effort Urging RFS Biofuels Increase

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Senator Charles “Chuck” Grassley and fifteen of his Senate colleagues for urging the Environmental Protection Agency to increase volumes of biomass-based diesel, including biodiesel, under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. The bipartisan effort, also led by Sen Amy Klobuchar and backed by Sen Joni, highlights the urgent need to support America’s biofuels industry and the rural economy.

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