Environmental Forum
Purpose: To educate the citizens of the Quad Cities about environmental issues and the science of Climate Change, with the ultimate goal of building sustainability across our communities.
Details About this Forum: This Forum meets monthly in a large group, with sub-groups meeting more frequently. We have had discussions with community leaders and educators to work toward our mission statement (Purpose, above).
We have been educating ourselves about our local city and school systems, and their current status on environmental issues, as well as their goals. We have met with teachers, administrators and board members of the Davenport and Bettendorf Districts, in addition to the AEA. We have also met with city leaders from Davenport, and have scheduled meetings with those from Rock Island and the Scott County Landfill. We are learning more about recycling programs in both Iowa and Illinois.
We are investigating two nearby cities (Dubuque and Iowa City) that have strong environmental programs and are part of the US Mayors Initiative. We are hoping to join with other local environmental groups to encourage each of the Quad Cities to join this initiative or the Ready for 100 Campaign, which is sponsored by the Sierra Club. These programs work towards change at the local level, with the goal of reaching 100% sustainability/renewable energy by 2035.
We welcome newcomers to our Forum, which meets monthly.
Forum Facilitators: Lori McCollum and Shirley Johnson (email Shirley for questions or to get more involved)
Meetings: The first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Cobblestone Place (1212 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA)
Details About this Forum: This Forum meets monthly in a large group, with sub-groups meeting more frequently. We have had discussions with community leaders and educators to work toward our mission statement (Purpose, above).
We have been educating ourselves about our local city and school systems, and their current status on environmental issues, as well as their goals. We have met with teachers, administrators and board members of the Davenport and Bettendorf Districts, in addition to the AEA. We have also met with city leaders from Davenport, and have scheduled meetings with those from Rock Island and the Scott County Landfill. We are learning more about recycling programs in both Iowa and Illinois.
We are investigating two nearby cities (Dubuque and Iowa City) that have strong environmental programs and are part of the US Mayors Initiative. We are hoping to join with other local environmental groups to encourage each of the Quad Cities to join this initiative or the Ready for 100 Campaign, which is sponsored by the Sierra Club. These programs work towards change at the local level, with the goal of reaching 100% sustainability/renewable energy by 2035.
We welcome newcomers to our Forum, which meets monthly.
Forum Facilitators: Lori McCollum and Shirley Johnson (email Shirley for questions or to get more involved)
Meetings: The first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Cobblestone Place (1212 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA)
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, May 7th - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cobblestone Place
1212 W 3rd St
Davenport IA 52802 (map)
Please join us for this planning meeting!
We will share updates, information on sustainability projects, and goal setting for the coming year.
Shirley Johnson
uffdauffda@hughes.net
Please visit (and Like us) on the PACG Environmental Forum Facebook page.
Cobblestone Place
1212 W 3rd St
Davenport IA 52802 (map)
Please join us for this planning meeting!
We will share updates, information on sustainability projects, and goal setting for the coming year.
Shirley Johnson
uffdauffda@hughes.net
Please visit (and Like us) on the PACG Environmental Forum Facebook page.
What You Can Do Now - Environmental Action Steps
Attend This:
Earth Day Celebration: Ray Wolf from the National Weather Service, NOAA, will present the most recent study on Climate Change and specific implications for the Midwest on April 19th, Thursday, from6:30 to 8:00 at the Botanical Center. Refreshments will be served.
Volunteer For This:
The Snapshot Water Sampling Project, coordinated by the Scott County Waste Commission, Nahant Marsh, IOWater, and Partner's Scott County Watershed. Contact the Environmental Forum if you wish to participate in the spring training, and are able to commit to at least two sampling activities on aSaturday morning in the summer and fall.
Volunteer For This:
Help with the Davenport Public Works 6th Grade Watershed Field Trips. These occur on several days in April, both in the morning and afternoon. If you can volunteer about 3 hours of your time, the city staff need adults who can help supervise students from the Davenport School District who are learning about their local watershed. Contact the Environmental Forum to learn more.
Lori McCollum
lori_mccollum@sbcglobal.net
Earth Day Celebration: Ray Wolf from the National Weather Service, NOAA, will present the most recent study on Climate Change and specific implications for the Midwest on April 19th, Thursday, from6:30 to 8:00 at the Botanical Center. Refreshments will be served.
Volunteer For This:
The Snapshot Water Sampling Project, coordinated by the Scott County Waste Commission, Nahant Marsh, IOWater, and Partner's Scott County Watershed. Contact the Environmental Forum if you wish to participate in the spring training, and are able to commit to at least two sampling activities on aSaturday morning in the summer and fall.
Volunteer For This:
Help with the Davenport Public Works 6th Grade Watershed Field Trips. These occur on several days in April, both in the morning and afternoon. If you can volunteer about 3 hours of your time, the city staff need adults who can help supervise students from the Davenport School District who are learning about their local watershed. Contact the Environmental Forum to learn more.
Lori McCollum
lori_mccollum@sbcglobal.net
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