01 Mar 2017

Governor Rauner Urges People to Stay Alert to Continuing Severe Weather Threat; Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

By Allie Bovis

People Should Have Multiple Ways to Receive Tornado Warnings

01 Mar 2017

Mississippi River Mayors Urge Ongoing National Infrastructure Investment To Protect America’s Largest Watershed

By Emma Stieglitz

Coalition of Bipartisan Mayors Caution Against EPA Budget Cuts, Present Plan to Create Jobs and Shield America’s Heartland from Disaster Impacts

28 Feb 2017

Niabi Zoo seeks Junior Zookeepers and volunteers for 2017 season

By Brianna Aust

Registration for March and April Zoo Tots program also now open

27 Feb 2017

Local Horticulturalist wins national award

By Ryan Wille
27 Feb 2017

New Year-Round Xstream Cleanup Model Yields Results; Volunteer registration open now for spring events

By Brandy Walvaert

QUAD-CITIES—Xstream Cleanup made big changes in 2016, and the results are in.

21 Feb 2017

Living Lands & Waters Launches Massive, Two-Year I-80 Gateway Restoration Project

By Dan Breidenstein

Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) announced the launch of a 28-acre land restoration project, with kick-off beginning this Friday, February 24th, at 12:00 pm.

07 Feb 2017

Discover fun while exploring the winter landscape at Wander at the Wetland!

By Elena Johannsen

Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute will host the 7th annual Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike on Friday, February 10, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, Illinois.

25 Jan 2017

Corridor Cleanup - Volunteers Needed

By Davenport Public Works Department

This time of year, winter winds and snow often seem to leave us with gateways littered with debris. Not only does the litter impact our waterways, but it leaves our community looking less than inviting.

Residents, businesses and organizations can help us improve our community and prevent litter from making it our creeks and streams by volunteering to help cleanup all of that litter in a couple of ways:

25 Jan 2017

Army Corps Pipeline Analysis Must Include Iowa

By Ed Fallon

Environmental Impact Statement Should Not Be Limited to North Dakota

 

10 Jan 2017

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES GRANT DEADLINES

By Gary Schnepf

Keep Iowa Beautiful is announcing the deadlines and information for the 2017 grant programs. "This is an opportunity for community groups and organizations to apply for funds, paint and tools to help with beautification and clean up projects," said Gerry Schnepf, Executive Director of KIB. "These grants help build stronger communities by improving the economic vitality and cultural climate of our Iowa communities."

PAINT IOWA BEAUTIFUL

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