Environment

Leave your Leaves

I have known Dean Mathias for 30 years, and he is the complete essence of activity on the river and off. His goal is to increase bike users in the QC’s, and whether he thinks of himself as a leader or not, he leads by example

Inspiring Youth to Care about Nature

The Riverfronts are to be Enjoyed panel at River Action’s Upper Mississippi River Conference, October 15-16, will seek to enthuse future riverfront festival planners in new ideas and practical how-to advice.

Father Bud is one of three speakers taking part in a talk about conservationist Aldo Leopold on October 15th at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Moline, as part of River Action's annual Upper Mississippi River Conference. He spoke about Leopold's views on the environment and the challenges we face today in a rapidly changing climate.

Why Do We Measure

WVIK News spoke with 14-year-old Nicolina Pappas about her nonprofit Nicolina Turtles Co, which she started when she was 8 years old. Recently, the Rock Island teenager was honored by Action for Nature and the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for her conservation work.

WVIK News spoke with Rock Island Community Development Director Miles Brainard about the ordinance, which is set for a second reading by the city council on October 13th. The interview also covers updates to the Casino-West development site, Community Home Partners' resolution of support, and an influx of funds for the city's Home Repair and Accessibility Program.

The Upper Mississippi River Conference is returning for its 19th year on October 15th and 16th, with a strong focus on river issues and environmental change.

Water is a defining force that shapes the character of each place it touches. The role of water in transport, industry, sanitation, and nourishment made it the reason for human settlement. It is a feature to be celebrated—not treated just as cosmetic or as a commodity.