DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2026) — As clean water challenges continue to escalate across Iowa’s lakes, rivers, and drinking-water systems, a growing coalition of concerned Iowans and organizations are calling on state legislators and candidates to support funding the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — Sierra Club has released its sixth annual 

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Iowa Faith and Climate Network announced the launch of a new Field Guide called “Belonging to the Earth: A Faith and Climate Field Guide to the Four Spaces of Climate Engagement” to help faith leaders and congregations get more involved in climate action.

AMES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will now offer Garden Academy on-demand year-round for Iowa Home Gardener trainees. Garden Academy serves as the core statewide horticulture training for all Iowa Master Gardener volunteers and helps participants build a strong

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed today, August 19, as “Solar Day in Iowa.” To mark the occasion, solar industry leaders and advocates gathered at the Iowa State Fair to recognize the growing role solar energy plays across Iowa during “Solar Day at the Iowa State Fair.”

“Iowa has always been a state that knows how to harness its natural resources, and the sun is no exception,” said Ray Gaesser, Chair of the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum.

DIXON, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — On Saturday, August 15, 10AM, there will be an Archery Basics program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and free hands-on class!

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 3, 2026) — Quad Cities Community Foundation QC River Connections Grants represent a growing effort to support non-profits working to improve river health, expand access to nature, strengthen neighborhoods, and deepen community connections to the Mississippi River.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2026) — The Environmental Law and Policy Center, along with other Iowa environmental groups, has sued the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approving permits that allow hazardous disposal practices at the Ottumwa coal-ash landfill, which holds waste from the Ottumwa coal-burning power plant co-owned by Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — This summer education program invites the public to learn about the history, ecology, and culture 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.

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.

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