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December Green Drinks - PFAS in Iowa

11/18/2022

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December Green Drinks - PFAS in Iowa: The prevalence of “Forever Chemicals” in Iowa's Aquifers, Surface Waters, and Drinking Water  
Tuesday, December 6th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

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Environmental Forum

Speaker: Matthew Graesch, Environmental Specialist, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The “forever chemicals”, or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are a class of potentially toxic and highly persistent chemicals widely used in commercial products and industrial processes. For the past 3 years, Matthew has been working to better understand the extend of PFAS contamination in Iowa. He designed and implemented a surveillance program to test our drinking water supplies. More than 600 water samples from the aquifers and surface waters were analyzed for 25 different PFAS compounds. By the time this study concludes next spring, drinking water of over 75% of Iowans will have been tested for PFAS compounds. 
 
Matthew will discuss with us where PFAS originate, why they are problematic, and how they are regulated. He will also review the results from the surveillance program, how PFAS chemicals affect our water sources and how to identify effective treatment to remove them from our drinking water.  
 
R.S.V.P. at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduGpqTIsH9fD6ssFCjEteY09ZHZ41w6m   

Susan Leuthauser

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"I Am the Future" showing in Davenport - PACG Event

11/10/2022

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I Am the Future  showing at the Davenport Library 
Saturday, February 11th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Davenport Public Library - Fairmount St Branch 
the SCRA/Brooke Rooms
3000 N Fairmount St
​Davenport, IA (map)

PACG Board of Directors

Our Black History Month project is once again being shown at a Quad Cities library. Please join us for a viewing of the impact that the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr had on local residents.

As before, we will have the interviewees on hand for a discussion afterwards. Read more about these remarkable people from our previous blog post here.

​Glenda Guster
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Annual Holiday Party 2022 - Saturday, December 3rd

11/2/2022

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Join us for our Annual Holiday Party!
​Saturday, December 3rd from 5:30 to 8:00 pm

German American Heritage Center
712 W 2nd Street
Davenport, Iowa 52802 (map)
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A Message from the Board

Join us at the German American Heritage Center for a meal and help us celebrate another year of PACG's activism! 

Although this event is free, we need you to register here.

The main course will be catered. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

We also ask that, if possible, you bring your own dishware, silverware and reusable napkin. This follows our PACG environmental principle of sustainability.

We will present the annual Dick Fallow Social Justice Grant Award to a worthy, local recipient. 

Optional Holiday Gift: Every year we also ask for gently used books for the library for Cobblestone residents, either adult or children's books. They do not need to be wrapped. 

If you’re one of our many new members this year, come find out how much fun we progressives have in the holiday season!  

Contact our Office Manager with any questions.

PACG Holiday Party Committee
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Green Lawn Care Practice - November Green Drinks

10/23/2022

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Green Lawn Care Practice - November Green Drinks via Zoom
Tuesday, November 1st at 5:00 pm

Environmental Forum

Over 32 states are part of the Mississippi watershed which supplies our drinking water. What you put on or spray in your yard can make a huge impact on your health, the environment, and wildlife.

Runoff from lawn chemicals contributes to the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the EPA estimates that  5% of air pollution comes from lawn care equipment. The way we treat our lawn has significant impact on the environment.

Christian LaCarte of Sustainable Stewards will share his approach to green lawn care, zero-emission lawn care equipment, natural fertilizer and what you can do to ensure that you have a healthy lawn next spring.

RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduGpqTIsH9fD6ssFCjEteY09ZHZ41w6m

Susan Leuthauser
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Phone Banking for Reproductive Rights - PACG Event

10/20/2022

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Phone Banking for Reproductive Rights
Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Gender Equity Forum and ALCU - Iowa

​The start of the 2023 legislative session is right around the corner and we know reproductive rights will be on the agenda. So we need to be ready to hit the ground running when the new and returning legislators arrive at the Iowa State Capitol in January.  

Join the ACLU of Iowa on Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for a virtual phone bank on reproductive rights! We'll be calling Iowans in key areas of the state to make sure we start the legislative session with a strong and broad network of folks ready to stand for reproductive rights. 

Please register here.

After you register, you will receive a Zoom link on Thursday morning. 
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Alta Price
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50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act - October Environmental Celebration

10/2/2022

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October Environmental Celebration
The 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act – October 17, 1972

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Environmental Forum

This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. 

In the 1960’s, the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire at least a dozen times due to industrial pollution, leading to passage of the Clean Water Act. The objective of the act is to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters, and provide monetary assistance to states to improve wastewater treatment and maintain wetlands. 
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Water pollution comes from many sources, including manufacturing processes, land use practices, storm water run-off, and wastewater releases. Some examples of health implications of water contamination are gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders. Indigenous communities have fought industry and the government from contaminating their waters for many years.
 
The Iowa Environmental Council advocates for state and local policies to reduce water pollution, including consistent monitoring, benchmarks to measure progress and sustainable funding (www.iaenvironment.org). If you want to help gather data about local water quality, contact Partners of Scott County Watersheds and participate in their seasonal Snapshot Water Quality Monitoring events. The next one is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th from 8:00 am to 12 noon.  

Other organizations of interest include:      
www.waterkeeper.org       
 www.surfrider.org
www.amerianrivers.org                                                     
www.oceanconservancy.org

Lori McCollum
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Showing of "I Am the Future" - A Message from the President

9/27/2022

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I Am the Future: Standing on the Shoulders of the Past  showing and discussion
​Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00 pm

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201 (map)

Civil Rights Forum

Join us on October 25th for a free showing of our Black History movie, I Am The Future: Standing on the Shoulders of the Past.

In 1963, some residents of the Quad Cities attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Hear their first hand accounts and learn how their connection with Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired each of them to become civil rights leaders in our community. We will have a discussion after the video. 

For more information visit: https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/community-viewing-i-am-future-standing-shoulders-past-pacg

Glenda Guster
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PACG Picnic & Pie Auction a Great Success! - After Action Report

9/26/2022

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Tenth Annual Picnic & Pie Auction a Great Success! - After Action Report

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Sunday, September 11 noon to 3:00 pm
Longview Park Rock IslandPACG Picnic Committee

Despite the rain, and 60-degree weather, seventy-five people joined us at Longview Park to enjoy food catered by the Taste of Ethiopia and music by Chris Dunn. This year, we were fortunate to have Kate Holsen sing the Star-Spangled Banner, which was a nice tribute to the legacy of 9/11, on which the deadliest terrorist attack in American history occurred.

Once again, Jen Broders, assisted by her husband, Ed, officiated our famous Pie Auction, which is designed to help fund the many activities of our very active Civil Rights, Environmental and Health Care Reform Forums, as well as our brand new Gender Equity Forum. We heard short reports from our forum leaders on the work they're doing to advance progressive issues during a time when we are being challenged as never before.  
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the picnic afforded a chance for everybody to just relax, and visit with other progressive-minded folks!

Thanks to all who were able to join us this year! It is heartening to see so many members come together, and this traditional gathering was a testament to the great work PACG does, and will continue to do in our community.   

The PACG Picnic Committee
Glenda Guster, Susan Leuthauser, Loxi Hopkins, Julie Ross, Caryn Unsicker, Maggie Davis
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We had pies!

Star Spangled Tribute and other music

Announcements and Forum Updates

Food and Socializing

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September Green Drinks - Conservation at Niabi Zoo

8/27/2022

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September Green Drinks - Conservation at Niabi Zoo
​Tuesday, September 6th at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Environmental Forum​
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​Joel Vanderbush, Curator of Conservation and Education, Niabi Zoo, will discuss how the conservation of species and habitats steers decision-making at Niabi Zoo regarding:
  • New exhibits - White Rhinos, African Painted Dogs, Prairie Dogs
  • Field projects - whale sharks in Mexico, freshwater fish and the Tuco tuco mole rat in Paraguay, African Painted Dogs in Zimbabwe, Snow Leopards in East Asia
  • Conservation breeding efforts - Amur leopards, Fennec foxes, red wolves

RSVP at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduGpqTIsH9fD6ssFCjEteY09ZHZ41w6m

A recording of the event will be sent to all registrants afterwards.

​Susan Leuthauser
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10th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction - PACG Event

8/12/2022

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Register for our 10th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction
Sunday, September 11th from noon to 3:00 pm

Longview Park 
1300 17th ST 
Rock Island, IL (map)
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The PACG Picnic Committee welcomes you to register for our Tenth Annual Picnic and Pie Auction on Sunday, September 11th from noon until 3:00 pm at Longview Park in Rock Island. This event is one of the highlights of the year for our organization. To get a feel for the fun we had last year, read this blog post.

There's a lot of work involved in putting on an event like this, and we need volunteers to step forward now! ! If you are new to PACG, this is a great way to get to know some of our members, and a way for us to get to know you! We are very excited that we have chosen a date and location. Now, let's get to work!

Register here: https://pacg.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pacg/event.jsp?event=527&

The PACG Picnic Committee
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