Environment Articles

Upcoming workshop focuses on riparian restoration
August 15, 2025 | Posted in Environment
The Blue River flows through the Kansas City region.

MARC is holding a workshop on Aug. 27 focused on the whys and hows of riparian restoration.

Air Quality Alert issued for Friday, Aug. 1, Saturday, Aug. 2
August 1, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Wildfire

Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing into the Kansas City region

Army Corps hosting public discussion on flood solutions along Little Blue River
August 1, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Flooded area with pedestrian crossing sign halfway submerged

Join staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and government partners for public meetings focused on reducing flood risk and restoring habitat in the Little Blue River Watershed. There will be two opportunities to see this presentation.

Food rescue organizations stronger together under one roof
July 8, 2025 | Posted in Environment
The downtown office park where a shared warehouse space houses the headquarters for Kanbe's Markets, KC Can Compost, KC Food Hub and Urban Produce Push

The MARC Food Waste Advisory Committee toured several organizations helping to reduce food waste in the region.

Be air aware this Fourth of July
July 2, 2025 | Posted in Environment
fireworks

It's easy to make clean, air-friendly choices when celebrating.
 

Share your input at a Re-Framing Trash and Recycling in the Kansas City Region open house
June 27, 2025 | Posted in Environment
A young person places plastic bottles in a recycling bin

The MARC Solid Waste Management District is hosting five open house events supporting public engagement for the upcoming Solid Waste Management Plan.

First Ozone Action Alert of the season issued for Thursday, June 19
June 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
clouds

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow

Summit on environmental action draws hundreds
April 30, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Jasmin Moore and Missouri State Representative Emily Weber on a panel about shifting environmental conversations

The event, hosted by Climate Action KC, was the fourth summit held for the Kansas City region in the past ten years.

Sign up for the MARC Air Quality Sensor Program
April 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Air quality sensor mounted to the exterior of a residential house.

Help track regional air quality by installing an air quality monitor outside your residence.

2025 ozone season sees mild start
April 14, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The 2025 ozone season, which started March 1 and runs through Oct. 31, has been dominated by mild temperatures with expanding and intensifying drought to our southwest, according to forecasting partner Weather or Not.