DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — This summer, the Iowa Environmental Council announced its newest education and awareness campaign, “Iowa Water Watchdogs.” The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the risks of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs that come into contact with harmful algae blooms in Iowa’s natural waterways.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2024) — Recently, the zoology community lost an icon with the passing of Dr Anne Innis Dagg. Credited as the first person to study wild giraffes as early as 1956, Anne was a pioneer in the study of animal behavior and a powerful force in the work of wildlife conservation.

RIVERDALE, IOWA (May 15, 2024) — The next meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 3PM, in the City Hall Community Room in Riverdale, Iowa. The Alliance is open to the public and is a forum for timely and educational information on flood prevention, mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain management. The agenda for the May 16 meeting includes:

*Every attendee will receive a copy of the Assessment (71 pages) and Summary.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2024) — Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is hosting the annual Earth Day Every Day Fair again this year with the Freight House Farmers Market. Come help us celebrate our amazing planet and learn more about local environmental, conservation, and educational organizations. This free, family-friendly event is also sponsored by Living Lands and Waters and WVIK.