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Don’t forget to join us at Bald Eagle Days!
Friday January 8th 4pm-8pm, Saturday January 9th 10am-8pm, and Sunday January 10th 10am-5pm: Located at the QCCA Expo Center: http://www.qccaexpocenter.com/Free Family Festival
iLivehere and Waste Commission of Scott County, along with our friends at City Carton Recycling, are sponsoring a “Recycling Room” this Saturday at the Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) annual Family Festival. It’s a free event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of family-oriented activities. We’ll be making recycled tree ornaments and [...]New WCSC website has launched!
Check out the new and improved Waste Commission of Scott County website at www.wastecom.com! Let us know what you think by posting a comment below. Waste Commission of Scott County operates the Scott Area Landfill, Scott Area Recycling Center, Electronic Demanufacturing Facility and Household Hazardous Material Facilities. In addition, the Commission funds and houses iLivehere (that’s [...]Latest Activity
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Earth Week Fair taught attendees about Environment
Quad Cities Earth Week Coalition hosted the 6th annual Earth Week Fair at the QCCA Expo C
… ContinueCreated by Mike Bawden May 6, 2008 at 7:42am. Last updated by Erin Robinson May. 27, 2009.
Quad City Enviro- Kids Summer Program
Quad City area children entering 3rd-5th grade this fall are invited to attend Enviro-Kids, a brand new environmental education program that will meet five Saturdays throughout the summer and end with a Friday night family camp-out in August.
“The purpose of Enviro-Kids is to teach youth all the ways they can have fun while being outdoors,” said Paula Mullin, education specialist for the iLivehere program.
The idea for the program stems from a similar program in Clinton County,
… ContinueCreated by Erin Robinson May 27, 2009 at 9:40am. Last updated by Erin Robinson May. 27, 2009.
Green Revolution
Living Lands & Waters hosted the Green Revolution, a conference for area high school students interested in the environment, on February 10 at Stoney Creek Inn, Moline. Nearly 150 Quad City area students attended and heard presentations from experts on topics such as: Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Water Quality and Waste Reduction. In addition, students participated in group activities and shared their ideas on how to improve the environ… Continue
Created by Erin Robinson Feb 11, 2009 at 4:29pm. Last updated by Erin Robinson Feb. 11, 2009.
AMPS Receive Governor's Volunteer Award
Area Maintenance Persons (AMPS) of Davenport, IA received the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award for their daily efforts of picking up litter throughout the city. AMPS is a group of 151 Davenport residents age 50+ who pick up litter during their daily activities. A reception was held in their honor at the Davenport Police Station Community Room and City Council recognized them during their meeting on November 12, 2008. Continue
Created by Erin Robinson Nov 13, 2008 at 12:10pm. Last updated by Erin Robinson Nov. 13, 2008.
Make A Difference Day - Oct 25, 2008
Community members are invited to make a difference by assisting planting trees on Saturday, Oct. 25.
At least 75 local volunteers are needed to help plant trees in the historic Chippiannock Cemetery on Make A Difference Day. In j
Created by Mike Bawden Oct 14, 2008 at 8:56am. Last updated by Mike Bawden Oct. 14, 2008.
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Green Revolution 2009
by Erin Robinson Added February 11, 2009 at 4:43pm 1 Comment
Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Conference
by Erin Robinson Added October 7, 2008 at 10:09am
Crow Creek Quarry Cleanup (2008)
by Mike Bawden Added July 27, 2008 at 11:11am
Bawden Family Cleanup (July 2008)
by Mike Bawden Added July 27, 2008 at 11:30am
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Xstream Cleanup Results, 2009
QUAD CITIES—Volunteers at the sixth annual Xstream Cleanup on Saturday, August
22 removed 184,271 pounds of debris from area waterways and illegal dumping sites.
Cleanups were held at 45 locations in Bettendorf, Davenport, Durant and LeClaire,
Iowa; Campbell’s Island, East Moline, Hampton, Milan, Moline, Rock Island and Silvis,
Illinois.
1,602 volunteers worked a total of 4,852.25 hours and collectively gathered 3,998 bags
of trash, 4,239 tires, 18… Continue
Posted by Carrie Carlstrom on August 31, 2009 at 11:30am
Environmental Excellence Award for Waste Commission of Scott County
Iowa companies get environmental awards
Story Discussion Charlotte Eby | Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:35 pm | No Comments Posted
Font Size: Default font size Larger font size DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver handed out awards Wednesday to
15 Iowa firms and entities that have shown environmental leadership with their practices.
The Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards go to companies and organizations that have gone "above and beyond" to protect the environment.… Continue
Posted by Carrie Carlstrom on July 31, 2009 at 7:53am
The documentary on the historical event of establishing the first Small and Medium Forest Enterprise (SMFE) in India
The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry… Continue
Posted by SUSANTA BISWAS on July 6, 2009 at 9:23am
From the Quad City Times...
Story Discussion Kurt Allemeier | Posted: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:00 am | No Comments Posted
Scott County Waste Commission summer employee Alison Michael, left, conducts a survey with Linda Jensen of Davenport at the recycling drop off site at West Lake Park in Scott County on Thursday June 18, 2009. A previous survey showed a need for expansion at the site. (Larry Fisher/QUAD-CITY TIMES
Two interns with the Scott County Waste… Continue
Posted by Carrie Carlstrom on June 22, 2009 at 9:50am
QUAD CITY ENVIRO-KIDS PROGRAM—SATURDAYS THIS SUMMER!
“The purpose of Enviro-Kids is to teach youth all the ways they can have fun while being outdoors,” said Paula Mullin, education specialist for the iLivehere program.
The idea for the program stems from a similar program in Clinton County, Mullin said. “T… Continue
Posted by Erin Robinson on May 27, 2009 at 9:18am
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