EDDY SCHOLARSHIP
Now Accepting Eddy Scholarship Applications
February, March, April 2025 Volume 15, Issue 1 _______ KATHY WINE, Publisher / Executive Director JEFF V AN ECHAUTE, pi design, inc. / Editor & Design BETH CLARK, Milepost Ventures, LLC. / Ad Sales APRIL KLECKNER, Calendar Editor Contributing Writers ASHLEY HAMERLINCK, Program Manager KRISTEN BERGREN, Sierra Club - Eagle View Group GRETA SOLBRIG, Green Iowa AmeriCorps JAMES LASHER, Green Iowa AmeriCorps JULIA V AN HOUTEN, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Contributing Photographers JEFF V AN ECHAUTE Ingimage.com, Stock Photography Printing Services SUTHERLAND PRINTING © eddy Magazine and River Action, Inc., all rights reserved, 2025. Reproduction in any form, in whole or in part, without express, written permission, is prohibited. The views expressed herein, whether expressed as fact, ction, opinion, ad vice or otherwise are those of the author and do not necessarily re ect those of the ownership or management of this magazine. This magazine is sold with the understanding that neither it, nor River Action, Inc., its owners or managers, are engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, medical, technical, or any other advice, professional or otherwise. The publication of any advertisement does not re ect the endorsement of any products or services by the ownership or management of this magazine unless it is speci cally stated in such advertisement and there is written approval for such endorsement. Those submitting manuscripts, photographs, artwork or other material to eddy Magazine for consideration should not send originals. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other submitted materials must be accompanied by a self addressed, postage paid envelope in return of materials is requested. Return of materials is not guaranteed. eddy Magazine is published quarterly by River Action, Inc., 822 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA 52803 and is direct mailed to approximately 6,400 area homes and businesses. eddy Magazine Published by River Action, Inc. 822 E. River Drive Davenport, IA 52803 563-322-2969 www.riveraction.org To Advertise: Contact 563-322-2969 For rates, ad dimensions, and deadline information, email: akleckner@riveraction.org To Subscribe or become a member of River Action: call 563-322-2969 or visit www.riveraction.org
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S ince 2019, River Action has proudly o ered three $1,000 Eddy Scholarships annually in conjunction with its celebrated Eddy Awards. These scholarships recognize students who demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship and active community involvement. This year, the Eddy Scholarships are generously funded by BITCO Insurance Companies. The term “Eddy” represents bold and courageous e orts that “go against the current” to achieve meaningful impacts on our shared riverways and river communities. The Eddy Scholarships were established to honor students who embody the spirit of the Eddy Awards. Eligible students must be majoring or minoring in an environment-related eld at a college or university, or current high school seniors planning to focus on an environment-related eld in their future studies. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on their character, academic achievements, school and community involvement, and environmental career aspirations. Key Details: • Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 • Preference will be given to students attending or planning to attend a college or university in the Quad Cities area. • Finalists will be interviewed as part of the selection process. • Scholarships will be awarded at River Action’s Fish & Fire dinner on May 1, 2025.
Scholarship recipient, Amanda Nelson (right), accepts her award at last year’s Fish & Fire.
Two of last year’s recipients, Gloria Rheingans and Gracie Benstine with Kathy Wine.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 Eddy Scholarship Applications Due! by Ashley Hamerlinck 3 Publisher’s Letter by Kathy Wine 4 Getting Back to Our Roots by Greta Solbrig 6 Climate Change and the Quad Citiess by Julia VanHouten 7 Environmental Book Club Calendar 8 River Action Environmental Film Series by Kristen Bergren 9 2025 River Action Event Schedule 10 Explore the River Series by Ashley Hamerlinck 11 Eddy Calendar: February, March, April
Our Mission: River Action strives to foster the environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad City region.
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