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MWA Introduces Innovative and Accessible Education Programming Posted September 14, 2023 MWA Introduces Innovative and Accessible Education Programming The agency is now offering free virtual reality field trips and an online simulation game.
Give Your Lawn Some TLC Posted September 12, 2023 Give Your Lawn Some TLC Ensure lush green come spring!
Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Recipients Posted July 12, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Recipients Eight students are receiving Environmental Stewardship Scholarships for 2023!
Outdoor Explorers Nature Camp Posted July 06, 2023 Outdoor Explorers Nature Camp Calling all nature explorers!
Getting Back to Basics for Recycling Posted June 28, 2023 Getting Back to Basics for Recycling As seen on WHO 13.
Polishing Up on Glass Recycling Posted June 22, 2023 Polishing Up on Glass Recycling We offer three options to make glass recycling easy!
People Get Chance to See What Happens to Their Trash Posted June 12, 2023 People Get Chance to See What Happens to Their Trash As seen on WHO 13.
Landfill Tour Posted May 09, 2023 Landfill Tour Join us for a free driving tour of Iowa's largest landfill!
Exchange Your Gas Can For Free! Posted May 09, 2023 Exchange Your Gas Can For Free! Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal!
Properly Disposing of Yard Waste Posted May 02, 2023 Properly Disposing of Yard Waste As seen on WHO 13.
Tag It, Bag It, or Wheel It Posted April 03, 2023 Tag It, Bag It, or Wheel It Curbside yard waste collection for twigs and branches, weeds, and lawn clippings has begun!
Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Application Now Open Posted March 09, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Application Now Open Pursuing a career in an environmental field? We want to help!
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