Environment Articles

New KCRainKeepers.org helps residents reduce stormwater pollution
April 10, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A blue rain barrel on a pedestal outside a home.

KCRainKeepers.org teaches Kansas City area residents how to reduce stormwater pollution and protect local waterways through simple, everyday actions.

April is Earth Month
April 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A group holding litter clean up tools below the Rosedale Arch in KCK

Explore resources to develop sustainable habits like reducing food waste, recycling and conserving energy.

Climate and Environment Council welcomes new cohort for 2026
March 17, 2026 | Posted in Environment
People gathered at a large roundtable with laptops and notebooks

The Climate and Environment Council held its first meeting of the year, welcoming a new cohort of appointed leaders across local government, nonprofits and community organizations. 

How to safely dispose of household hazardous waste
February 18, 2026 | Posted in Environment
An old can of paint in a workshop

Find a permanent facility or mobile collection event near you to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. The schedule for 2026 mobile collection events is available now.

MARC Solid Waste Management District awards nearly $800,000 to advance waste reduction, recycling
January 12, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Sticker informing about equipment being paid for in part by the MARC Solid Waste Management District

The MARC Solid Waste Management District has awarded nearly $800,000 to eight Kansas City region organizations to support waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects in 2026. 

2025 ozone season recap
January 5, 2026 | Posted in Environment
clouds

2025 regional monitor violation located at Rocky Creek extends unfortunate trend of poor air quality to three years.

'Treecycle' your natural holiday tree and greenery
December 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Christmas tree recycling location

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them. 

 

Solid Waste Management District celebrates productive year at annual luncheon
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Two images of awardees posing for photos

The MARC Solid Waste Management District celebrated another year of outreach, education and grantee successes with its annual luncheon and awards event this month.

Kansas City APWA chapter approves updates, single set of stormwater standards for region
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Panel discussing stormwater updates

On Dec. 10, members of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Kansas City Metro chapter approved new specification updates for Section 5600, the engineering, design and management standards for storm drainage systems and facilities used by most jurisdictions in the region.

Vibrant Success Stories event celebrates sustainable planning in the region
December 8, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Panel discussion during the 2025 Vibrant Success Stories event

More than 160 people gathered at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center on Dec. 5 to celebrate the region’s progress in sustainable transportation and land use planning.