Environment
Local environmental news from WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
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A refuge that was created to protect wetlands, fish, and wildlife on the Mississippi River is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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Community"What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla interviews Daisy Moran, the inaugural director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
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This year's mostly mild winter means a low risk of flooding in the Quad Cities area this spring.
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In this episode, we dive into the unusual winter weather patterns that have been observed this year in the Quad Cities region.
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A utility company that owns and operates biogas pipelines is expanding its operations in Iowa.
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Lake Storey is closed after a diesel fuel leak last week in Galesburg.
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EnvironmentPeople who enjoy fishing on the Upper Mississippi River are concerned about pelicans -- and the huge amount of fish they eat. A group of fishermen started a pelican petition to request a study about the nesting colonies north of the Quad Cities.