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Operation Medicine Cabinet yields nearly 11,000 lbs of material
(DAVENPORT, Iowa) —Operation Medicine Cabinet, a three-day event allowing residents the opportunity to safely dispose of medications, sharps, mercury thermometers and sensitive documents, generated 10,847 pounds of material. This included approximately 1,029 pounds of pharmaceuticals, 537 pounds of sharps, 14 pounds of mercury thermometers and 9,211 pounds of documents for shredding. The event, which was held September [...]
“Make it Yours” locations now available on iLivehere Online map.
(DAVENPORT, IA) — Ten “Make it Yours” locations are now featured on an interactive map accessible through the iLivehere Online web site. “Make it Yours” is the adoption program managed by the Waste Commission of Scott County (IA) and is part of the commission’s ongoing social responsibility program, iLivehere. For more information on how to register [...]
Volunteers clean up over 71 tons of debris.
(QUAD CITIES, IA/IL) — Volunteers at the fifth annual Xstream Cleanup on Saturday, August 16 removed 142,566 pounds of debris from area waterways, illegal dumping sites and flood-ridden areas. Cleanups were held at 39 locations in Bettendorf, Davenport and LeClaire, Iowa; Colona, East Moline, Milan, Moline, Rock Island and Silvis, Illinois. Thirteen hundred and twenty seven [...]
Latest Activity
- Quad City Audubon Society - Sierra Club outing on June 1, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
- Quad City Audubon Society field trip to Mississippi Palisades and Lost Mound on June 7, 2009 all day
- International Migratory Bird Day on May 16, 2009 all day
- Quad City Enviro- Kids Summer Program on August 28, 2009 to August 29, 2009
- Quad City Enviro- Kids Summer Program on August 1, 2009 from 9am to 12pm
- Quad City Enviro- Kids Summer Program on August 15, 2009 from 9am to 12pm
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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.
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.
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.
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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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
Trying to buy a moped
Seriously though, if you have a moped or a scooter, I'll probably buy it. I like older models and Vespa's are SWIZEET. WOOT WOOT.
If you give me a sweet price, I'll throw in a Deer Mug...free of charge.
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Posted by Frank Otero on April 16, 2009 at 11:48am
Relay For Life
13th Annual Relay For Life
May 29, 2009
5:00p.m. – 5:00a.m.
Brady Street Stadium
Davenport, IA
You are invited!
Join us at Brady Street Stadium, Friday, May 29, 2009 at 6:00p.m. for the opening ceremony. Form a team of 8-15 people to fight back against this disease. A live auction will follow at 6:30p.m, and a silent auction will go until 10:00p.m. This year’s auction includes woodcarving items from local chainsaw carvers and many wonderful silent auction items.
Relay f… Continue
Posted by Gary Kimler on March 25, 2009 at 1:50pm
Electronic Recycling
Updated: Jan 9, 2009 04:08 PM CST
Inside KWQC.com
Free E-Waste Recycling In Scott & Rock Island Counties
Did you get a new TV for Christmas? Apparently you are not alone.
The Waste Commission of Scott County is getting an unprecedented amount of electronic waste, as people get rid of their old TVs. Since December 22nd, they've had more than 66,000 pounds of electronic junk turned in. That's almost 3 times what they got last year. About 26,00… Continue
Posted by Carrie Carlstrom on January 12, 2009 at 9:30am
New enhancements at iLivehere Online
Here's a summary of what's new ...
1. A new "look" - the green and earth tone template was starting to drive me batty. Not only is it hard for a colorblind person like me to appreciate th… Continue
Posted by Mike Bawden on July 20, 2008 at 9:19am
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