PUBLISHER’S LETTER
“I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” — Frank Lloyd Wright — by Kathy Wine I n December, I read of a new 2022 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health that reported every 10% increase in access to natural space was linked to a 7% drop in early
February/March/April 2023 Volume 13, Issue 1 _______ KATHY WINE, Publisher / Executive Director JEFF V AN ECHAUTE/pi design, inc., Editor & Design BETH CLARK, Ad Sales, Milepost Ventures, LLC. APRIL KLECKNER, Calendar Editor Contributing Writers LIV HUMPHREY, Program Manager DAYNA KRAKLIO, Program Manager KATHY WINE, Executive Director Contributing Photographers Ingimage.com Stock Photography Printing Services SUTHERLAND PRINTING © eddy Magazine and River Action, Inc., all rights reserved, 2023. 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 6,000 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 Beth Clark 309-269-3455. For rates, ad dimensions, and deadline information email BethC@milepostventures.com To Subscribe or become a member of River Action: call 563-322-2969 or visit www.riveraction.org
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deaths in people younger than 65. Even moderate levels of access seemed to make a di erence. This study endorsing nature as a remedy is one of hundreds worldwide that validate how nature bene ts public health and wellness; it is central to River Action and is at the core of the work of our Retain the Rain program, trail building, river events, education, and the QC Flood Resiliency Alliance, all initiated to create nature-based solutions for stormwater management, access to parks, healthy outdoor recreation, advocacy, and ood prevention to bene t human and environmental health; they increase resiliency and reduce run-o pollutants among many other bene ts. We want our cities resilient and here for the long term. That our work is grounded in science is good, but the fact we present many outdoor activities for all ages at the same time is even better. All told, it drives invention and collaboration, and is reimagining the Quad Cities with a green mantle of nature protecting it. The QC’s had developed a kind of planner that is relatively scarce, one who is centrally interested in collaboration. Q2030, which is featured in this issue, wins two victories. It has made a vital mission statement and has triumphed over the obstacles it put in its own way—getting everyone involved. Since one of the goals involves branding, I can’t resist o ering my suggestion here—The Cities Beautiful. With it, we have one brand, understandable by all generations. We tell it to ourselves, and
then it is our frame of reference for all we do. It means healthy water, air, access for all, tree-lined streets and riverbanks on a beautiful river. It is a reference for multiple plans and goal setting. It’s not just physical beauty I refer to here, but the spirit of being joined by a river. In architecture, the beauty is in the design; in painting, it is form and color. In ne art, it is craftsmanship. These things bring pleasure, for sure. But the real fun comes from the enjoyment of their beauty and nature’s splendor, and we can appreciate there is plenty of that in the Quad Cities!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 3 Is 2030 the Year of Change for Climate Action? by Dayna Kraklio 7 Quad City Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting 2/16/23 by Dayna Kraklio 8 Making Duck Hunting and Conservation History by Kathy Wine 10 The 30 by 30 Challenge and Other Local Conservation Goals by Dayna Kraklio 11 The 2023 Explore the River Series Can Lead to Action by Dayna Kraklio 12 Eddy Calendar: February, March, April by Kathy Wine
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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