A packed Kauffman Foundation Conference Center was host to in-depth discussions from local stakeholders across several key categories for climate...
On December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
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On November 22, 2023November 22, 2023
Ozone pollution: How the KC region faired this season
The ozone season lasts from March 1 to October 31 and captures the warmest parts of the year when ozone...
On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023
Adapt Douglas County plan open for public comment
Douglas County, Kansas has been developing a plan to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate...
On November 17, 2023November 22, 2023
Native plant codes turning over a new leaf in Overland Park
InCollaboration and Leadership, Nature, News, Urban Greening, Water Quality and StormwaterByJoe Gauer
Overland Park is updating its codes to make room for native landscapes that have long been classified as “weeds”. The...
On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023
Climate resilience workshops kick-off process to prioritize Climate Action Plan and bring funding to the region
On September 7th and 8th, MARC hosted two half-day workshops on the topics of resilience and mitigation. The workshops identified...
On October 23, 2023October 25, 2023
Join the Climate Environment Council
The Mid-America Regional Council and Climate Action KC are looking for new members to join the 2024-2026 cohort of Climate and Environment Council (CEC).
On August 28, 2023August 28, 2023
Workshops set to bring together community, nonprofit and government leaders to help develop priorities for KC region
The passage of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has created the most...
On June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Get to know CEC members Gloria Fisher & Miriam Bouallegue
Name Gloria Fisher What is your work and how did you end up focusing on the work you do? I...
On June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
It’s an early (and rough) start to ozone season
You’ve probably noticed the air quality over the past few weeks – the region has been experiencing higher-than-usual numbers of...
On June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Share your thoughts on projects seeking Carbon Reduction Program funding
The public comment period is open from now through June 30, 2023. This spring, MARC held a call for project...
On May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Regional public awareness surveys show community concern for climate change
Each year, MARC’s Air and Water Quality programs conduct public awareness surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs’ annual...
On May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Get to know CEC members Alexis Gatson-Currie & Amanda O’Dell
Name Alexis Gatson-Currie What is your work and how did you end up focusing on the work you do? My...