### Environment
Nestled between the Mississippi River to the north and the Rock River to the south, Moline boasts a unique riverine environment.
* **Air Quality:** Generally ranges from "Good" to "Moderate" according to the AQI, with occasional alerts during hot, stagnant summer days or from distant wildfires. * **Water Quality:** The city continually meets or exceeds all Illinois EPA and federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. * **Parks and Protected Areas:** Sylvan Island, a 35-acre abandoned industrial site turned natural park, is highly popular for hiking and mountain biking. Ben Butterworth Parkway provides miles of scenic riverfront trails. * **Sustainability Initiatives:** Moline has active municipal recycling programs, river clean-up days, and is continually upgrading city facilities for energy efficiency.