We’ve long read reports about the increased spring rains, elevated chances for flooding and other issues that accompany climate change. A new statement by scientists in Iowa now spells out the human health effects. Iowa scientists investigating climate change are concerned about new infectious diseases arising in the Midwest, as the organisms that carry them, […]
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Intrastate rivalry: Cyclones outnumber H...
CEDAR RAPIDS – No one actually took a head count, but one water quality “fan” was wearing a Cyclone jacket during the “Clean Streams and Waterways” panel discussion hosted by the League of Women Voters, so in my estimation, ISU won the numbers game at today’s forum at the Indian Creek Nature Center. Before I […]
September events in Eastern Iowa: wild f...
So many wonderful eco-events are happening during September that I wanted to highlight a sampling so you can plan your month. These events are from Backyard Abundance, the Indian Creek Nature Center, Prairiewoods and Noelridge Park. Check out each group’s website for further events and find details of these September activities here:
Native wildflowers highlighted in Iowa C...
IOWA CITY – Backyard Abundance will host a free yard tour this Saturday, Aug. 2, to help residents learn how to create beautiful yards that are low-maintenance and benefit our environment. The free tour will be at the townhome of Judy Joyce, at 903 Walker Circle in Iowa City, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Healthy oak among trees to be removed fo...
UPDATE: This photo (at right) shows what remained of the once-healthy oak tree as of the end of July 2014. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Kell family is saying good-bye to their front-yard tree. It’s not torrential rains, high winds or even a lightning strike that is spelling the end for the mature pin oak. This summer’s […]
Muscatine is site of latest Emerald Ash ...
News today that Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in Muscatine brings to 11 the number of counties in Iowa where the destructive beetle has been found. Find information about previous sightings and what you can do for your trees in these stories: Tenth infestation announced Beetle found in Iowa City Advice for homeowners State quarantine […]
Latest Emerald Ash Borer identification ...
The march continues. Emerald Ash Borer, a beetle that kills all varieties of ash trees, has been positively identified from a tree in Mount Pleasant, in Henry County. The latest discovery, announced Friday, July 11, 2014, brings to 10 the number of counties where the devastating beetle has been found in Iowa.
June events: recycled fashion show and s...
Image/Solar Works for Iowa Quite a few events coming up in Eastern Iowa that I’ll be posting in the next several days. Solar energy takes center stage throughout Iowa and a “recycle” style show hits the runway in Cedar Rapids, both this month.
Emerald Ash Borer beetle found in Iowa C...
IOWA CITY – An unusual twist to the unfolding Emerald Ash Borer saga in Iowa with the announcement today of the discovery of an adult beetle, but no apparent infestation. Read background on the destructive ash borer’s march across Iowa in these articles Advice for homeowners State quarantine begins Creston infestation and see more about […]
Northeast Iowa to receive international ...
The beautiful cerulean warbler and other birds and wildlife will be further protected with Iowa’s first dedicated “Globally Important Bird” area. A dedication will be held at 11 a.m. May 31 at the Yellow River State Forest headquarters in Allamakee County. Here is more about the dedication from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: