Environment
Local environmental news from WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
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EnvironmentSix years after a pipe burst and flooded Augustana College, the City of Rock Island and the college have teamed up to prevent future flooding. Next week, a city crew will start the work by draining the slough.
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The utility says last year, all the electricity its Iowa customers used came from wind, solar, hydropower, and other renewable sources.
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EnvironmentThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on a local habitat restoration project on Wednesday.
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EnvironmentPeople and pollinators in Davenport can enjoy a new addition to Nahant Marsh.
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The Democrat and three, Illinois GOP members of the U.S. House have introduced a bill called the Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act.
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EnvironmentThe city of Dubuque hopes a partnership from across the globe will lead to a more sustainable community.
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EnvironmentAn engineering firm will help the Quad Cities reduce "forever chemicals" in its water supply.
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GovernmentElectric vehicle drivers in Dubuque may have to pay a fee to charge their cars at public charging stations.