Category: Environmental Forum - PACG - Progressive Action for the Common Good

February 2026 Green Drinks-Soil and Your Health

1/20/2026

February Green Drinks - How Does Soil Health Impact Your Immune Function?
Thursday, February 5th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Environmental Forum

Join us on Thursday, February 5th, and find out how soil health impacts your health. Our speakers, Dr. Wil Spencer and Pat Miletich from Soil Saviors will show you how to revitalize your soil without using toxic chemicals like pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

For a link to join the meeting, scan the QR code on the flyer, or register online.

This meeting will be recorded, all registrants will receive a link and passcode to access the recording afterwards.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

January 2026 Green Drinks-Environmental Science Fair Projects

1/2/2026

January Green Drinks - Environmental Science Fair Projects
Thursday, January 8th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Environmental Forum

During the last Davenport North High School Environmental Science Fair, students from the Environment Club presented their projects. Science teacher Laura McCreery will share with us what her students presented at the event.

R.S.V.P. for a link to join the meeting by using the QR code in the flyer or register online.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

December 2025 Green Drinks-Water and Health

11/25/2025

December Green Drinks - Water & Health
Thursday, December 4th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Environmental Forum

Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 5 pm to find out how our water quality can impact your health.

This August, the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment Team (CISWRA) released the final Water Quality Report. Dr. Jerry Schnoor, one of the scientific advisors on the project, will share their findings and how water contaminants can affect our health.

R.S.V.P. for a link to join the meeting by scanning the QR code on the flyer or click this link.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

Our Water, Our Future - After Action Report

11/25/2025

Our Water, Our Future - After Action Report

St. Ambrose University and PACG Environmental Forum

This event was coordinated by Iowa's Food and Water Watch, with three speakers from the University of Iowa. They gave an excellent presentation regarding their research of Iowa's rivers in Polk County. Concerns were noted about agricultural pollutants and their impact on human health, recreation and the economy. Suggestions were made of things we all can do to help with this issue.

Lori McCollum

November 2025 Green Drinks - Urban Conservation

10/18/2025

November Green Drinks - Urban Conservation
Thursday, November 6th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Environmental Forum

Join us on Thursday, November 6 at 5 pm when Rob Liva from Hibiscus Ecological Services talks to us about Natural Corridors and Urban Neighborhood Conservation.

To get a Zoom link to join the meeting, click here.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

QC Electric Vehicle Rally September 24, 2025 After Action Report

9/22/2025

QC Electric Vehicle Rally - After Action Report

Freight House Farmers Market
Davenport, IA

Environmental Forum

The PACG Environmental Forum hosted the QC Electric Vehicle (EV) Rally at the Farmers Market on Sunday, September 14, 2025. This event was part of the nationwide National Drive Electric Month celebration. Four electric vehicle (EV) dealers and some EV owners were on site to answer questions from visitors and network with each other. One of the EV owners came from Macomb, IL to join our event. The participants made new friends and enjoyed sharing their experiences with each other.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

Take Action for Clean Water - Action Alert

9/17/2025

Take Action for Clean Water

Environmental Forum

Last November, USEPA added 7 segments of Iowa rivers to the impaired river list due to high nitrate levels. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) pushed back on the decision. The EPA rescinded their November decision. Coincidentally, IDNR is having their triennial virtual public hearings on water quality standards on September 18 at 9:30 am and September 23 at 2:30 pm. Here's our opportunity to express our opinion on this issue.

Follow this link for more background information on this issue.

Click here for details of the hearing and Zoom link.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

Comment on repeal of Roadless Rule

9/17/2025

A Vision for the Planet

Environmental Forum

The Roadless Rule

Are you aware that the current administration is attempting to revoke the Roadless Rule? This law was established in 2001 during the Bush administration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect National Forest System lands. (It has an interesting and political history that is explained here.) It bans road construction and timber harvesting in roadless areas to preserve them from development.

Per Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics (FSEEE):
Rescinding the Roadless Rule would not only increase road construction, but would also support clear-cutting old-growth forests and increase pollution from mineral extraction. According to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, national forests and other public lands provide the foundation for a $1.2 trillion per year industry that would be harmed by the these industrial activities.

There is currently a period of public comment. Go to Regulations.gov and enter FS-2025-0001 (or click here) and voice your opinion.

This comment period closes on 9/19 but there will be another opportunity in March, assuming this draft passes. You can describe how these roadless areas have benefited you in terms of recreation and hunting, how they reduce the potential for wildfires and help keep our water clean, and how they provide a contiguous area for animal habitat.

Lori McCollum

September 2025 Green Drinks Why Drive Electric?

8/26/2025

September Green Drinks - Why Drive Electric?
Thursday, September 4th at 5:00 pm

Environmental Forum

Join us on Thursday September 4 to find out why driving an electric car benefits the environment.

Sign up for a Zoom link to join the meeting.

Don't miss the QC Electric Vehicle Rally on September 14 at the Freight House Farmers Market.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

QC Electric Vehicle (EV) Rally

8/9/2025

QC Electric Vehicle (EV) Rally
Sunday, September 14 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm

Freight House Farmers Market
421 W River DR
Davenport, IA (map)

Environmental Forum

To celebrate National Drive Electric Month (September 12 through October 12), the PACG Environmental Forum will join groups in over 200 cities across the country hosting an electric vehicle (EV) event. The Quad Cities Electric Vehicle Rally will be held on Sunday, September 14 from 10:30 am to 3 pm at the Freight House Farmers Market. You will find us in the Freight House west parking lot next to Modern Woodman Park.

If you’re curious about owning an EV, here’s your opportunity to visit with EV manufacturers. Car dealers have been invited to showcase their available EVs and plug-in hybrids, answer your questions, and arrange for a test-drive. You can visit with EV owners who will display their own vehicles, to learn the facts about owning an EV. Please be aware that the “Big Beautiful Bill” ends the clean vehicle tax credits for new EVs, plug-in hybrids (PHEV), and pre-owned electrified vehicles after September 30, 2025. If you’re interested in purchasing an EV, don’t miss this limited cost saving opportunity.

EV owners will be there to share their experiences and network with other EV owners and EV manufacturers. If you would like to display your EV at our rally, let us know. To properly identify you and your vehicle during the event, please complete a registration form (below) and return it to [email protected] and enter “QC EV Rally” in the email Subject line. For our planning purposes, please indicate the time that you and your vehicle will be available at the event. Both a Word and pdf format of this form are attached here.

Susan Leuthauser (she/her)

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