Publications | Resources and Tools | Webinars Milan Bottoms/Casino West Site Development | Take Action Nestled at the convergence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers, the Quad Cities form a vibrant community that spans southeastern Iowa’s Davenport and Bettendorf to Northwestern Illinois’ Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline. The Quad Cities offers a delightful blend […]
River Health & Resiliency
Nurtured in Nature
Nurtured in Nature – a transformative outdoor wellness program designed to address and close the nature gap in Illinois through engagements outdoors that foster connection, healing, and empowerment for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Organized and directed by Nurtured in Nature’s founder, Tomas Delgado, this initiative invites Illinois’ BIPOC residents to join […]
Climate Change
We All Can Be Part of the Solution Inspiring change to the status quo is hard, but together we can address climate change to make a difference. Problem: Fossil Fuels, Coal, Gas-Pollution and Climate Change Earth’s climate is changing at a rate and in a way that is not explainable by natural factors. Human influences, […]
Wetlands & Floodplains
Rivers Protect Us Nature has ways of protecting people, property, and wildlife. Let nature protect all of us. The importance of floodplains and wetlands cannot be overstated. Floodplains are the low-lying areas adjacent to rivers that are formed by sediment deposited by rivers. The floodplain is an integral part of a river and is essential […]
River Management
Natural Flowing Rivers are Best Illinois has a longer border with the Mississippi River than any other state. The Mississippi is one of the longest rivers in the world, and it is an essential part of our national heritage. Problem: Man-made Navigation and Flood Control Projects Our big rivers have suffered over a century of […]
