Quad Cities Litter Snapshot
The Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois are located along the banks of the Upper Mississippi River. In 2022, litter traps were installed and maintained at three locations in Davenport, Iowa over a period of four months. These in-stream devices intercepted floating litter and prevented it from flowing farther downstream. The goal? To stop litter […]
Burning Agricultural Waste: A Source of Dioxins
This outreach document is intended for policy makers in Mexico and the public in general. It provides general information on agricultural wastes burning as a source of dioxins and other pollutants, as well as recommendations on controls and alternatives to this waste burning.