SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is calling on Illinois lawmakers to make soil and water conservation a top priority in the final weeks of budget negotiations, warning that increasing farmland conversion, flooding concerns, nutrient loss, water-quality challenges, and mounting development pressures are underscoring the urgent need for stronger long-term investment in land stewardship across the state.

DISON, IOWA (April 15, 2026) — On Saturday, April 25, 10:25AM, there will be a program on “The Life of a River: Mississippi, Source to Sea,” held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

On its 2,300-mile journey, the Mississippi River transforms from a sky-blue trickle of a creek to an earth-toned torrent, collecting water from 32 US states and two Canadian provinces before finally spilling into the sea.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — The City of Moline and Moline Community Development Corporation is partnering for the second year to invite residents, home-owners, and community members to attend our Spring Tree Education Session focused on proper tree maintenance and pruning techniques.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2026) — The Gathering of the Green will return in 2026 celebrating “An American Original”! The Gathering of the Green board and planning committee are putting together an event combining well-loved aspects of past Gatherings with exciting new additions. You will not want to miss this staple John Deere collector and enthusiast convention, so mark your calendars for March 18-21, 2026 at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.