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Broken Heartland Bakken Rally at the Capitol

Iowa State Capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Think the Bakken Pipeline is a bad deal for Iowa? Join the Broken Heartland rally! We know it is not a “done deal” and will continue our Summer of Resistance against the Bakken Pipeline, Monday, June 6, at 1:30-2:30 pm, at the Granite Map of Iowa on the State Capitol grounds*. Seven Iowans will speak about … Continue reading Broken Heartland Bakken Rally at the Capitol

Windsor Heights Garden Tour 2016

Featuring seven unique garden places and spaces, this year’s garden tour is free. There will be free will donation containers at each of the gardens on the tour. Donations will be used to support and develop a butterfly garden at Colby Park .  All of the gardens provide ideas for your own yard and demonstrate … Continue reading Windsor Heights Garden Tour 2016

“River Stories: Views from an Iowa Watershed”

Town/Craft Center 1122 Willis Ave., Perry, IA, United States

The exhibit was created by a group of six area women landowners this spring. Local landowners Courtney Tournis, Chris Henning, Jan Kaiser, Danielle Wirth, Patti Edwardson, and Colleen Radebaugh took part in a participatory project documenting their experiences in the watershed through photographs and short narratives, or “photostories.” They will share these photostories at the event. … Continue reading “River Stories: Views from an Iowa Watershed”

Stormwater Design Series: Runoff reduction modeling of GSI

This webinar is one in a series of six webinars hosted by the Iowa Storm Water Education Program that begins June 14 and runs through November 2016. June 14: Runoff reduction modeling of GSI What would it look like if you could locate and preliminarily investigate green infrastructure sites in a matter of minutes?  Using … Continue reading Stormwater Design Series: Runoff reduction modeling of GSI

Third Annual Pro H2O: Thirsty for Change

Noce 1326 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, United States

Join the Iowa Environmental Council for an evening with like-minded friends to celebrate and support a shared vision for clean water, healthy land, and continued advocacy for Iowa's environment. Special Guest Speaker is Chris Kolb, co-chair of the Flint Water Crisis Task Force. Honorees to be recognized at this year's event include Tom Hadden, Susan Heathcote, … Continue reading Third Annual Pro H2O: Thirsty for Change

Iowa’s Drinking Water: Could Flint Happen Here?

Iowa Events Center - HyVee Hall 730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA, United States

This symposium will explore the current state of Iowa’s drinking water and the future challenges confronting water providers in the state to reliably deliver safe drinking water to Iowans.  Co-organized by the University of Iowa Public Policy Center and the Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination (CHEEC), this all day event will include panels … Continue reading Iowa’s Drinking Water: Could Flint Happen Here?

7th Annual Iowa Trails Summit

University of Northern Iowa’s (UNI) Center For Energy & Environmental Education 8106 Jennings Drive Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

The 7th Annual Iowa Trails Summit brings together a diverse group of people – from great thinkers and experts at connecting people and ideas, to people that share a passion for outdoor recreation, the natural environment, and community development. This award-winning event, recognized by the National Park Service’s Mid America Trails & Greenways for its … Continue reading 7th Annual Iowa Trails Summit

Protect Our Rivers Flotilla & Community Gathering

Unnamed Venue Norton's Ford Access, Pilot Mound, IA, United States

All are welcome to join the Bakken Pipeline Resistance coalition for all or part of the day as they continue to work together to stop the Bakken Pipeline. Bring your kayak or canoe if you can. We will have canoes for those without boats. If you prefer not to paddle,  volunteers are needed to help … Continue reading Protect Our Rivers Flotilla & Community Gathering

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Opens 2016 Hagie Heritage Award Nominations

The annual Hagie Award recognizes Iowans “who have demonstrated an extraordinary personal service and commitment to improving the quality of Iowa’s natural environment and who encourage others to do the same.” The award generally goes to volunteers, but professional nominees are eligible if their efforts clearly go well beyond their job duties. For more information … Continue reading Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Opens 2016 Hagie Heritage Award Nominations

Iowa State University Annual Field Day

Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm 3327 290th Street, Nashua, IA, United States

Experts will address legal aspects of water quality as well as provide updates and research information on soil quality and farming practices, including cover crops. This event is free and open to the public. For details on the day's schedule of events and speakers, click here. Field days give farmers and the public a chance to … Continue reading Iowa State University Annual Field Day