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West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists Expand Volunteer Efforts in 2024
Quincy, Ill. – Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making a significant impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education, and hands-on restoration projects.In 2024, West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists contributed over 1,600 hours of...
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Genomic tools provide clearer view of health for endangered bats
URBANA, Ill. — How do wildlife researchers know when an endangered population is sick? They can detect infectious microbes in animal waste, but the presence of a microbe doesn’t always equate to impactful symptomatic infections. In a...
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Explore the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world with a deep dive into a variety of environmental topics with your hosts Abigail, Erin, and Amy.
While the City of Chicago and many of its surrounding communities have access to water from Lake Michigan, the rest of Northeast Illinois relies primarily on groundwater aquifers for all its drinking water.  These groundwater aquifers provide a wide range of opportunities for drinking...
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