Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy
Whether you're managing land in the country or an avid supporter of green spaces in urban areas, interest in expanding our understanding of the natural environment has never been higher. With an increased focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, what we know about shepherding our energy and environmental resources has evolved rapidly in the past decade. In addition, we would like to bring your attention to our land acknowledgment.
If you have questions about best practices in environmental stewardship. Then, you'll appreciate that our information is based on peer-reviewed science - the gold standard in determining the credibility and reliability of information.
Become a Master Naturalist
Our local land managers and environmental educators need your help. Find ways to volunteer locally and earn the title of Master Naturalist through our volunteer training program. While our training is not required to volunteer at the organizations below, it sure does help! Plus, Master Naturalists get expanded opportunities to serve with Extension and beyond. Apply today.
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Native Plants at Meadowbrook Park Guide
We are proud of our volunteers and partners' work to create this beautiful and accessible plant identification guide for Meadowbrook Park in Urbana, Illinois.
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Get Involved With Citizen Science
Sustainability, Weather, and Climate
- Global Climate Change at Illinois: The access point for global climate change-related research conducted across campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- University of Illinois Center for the Economics of Sustainability: We are a world-class set of economists collaborating with agronomists, scientists, engineers, legal scholars, and other researchers. We study tradeoffs, human behavior, and the allocation of scarce resources. The results? Sustainable food systems, reliable energy and water systems, healthy environments, and thriving communities.
- Illinois State Climatologist Office: Weather and climate data and maps.
- Midwest Regional Climate Center: Services and research to help better explain climate and its impacts on the Midwest.
- Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program (WARM): Research and data about Illinois conditions.
- Weather Video Series: Learn all about the weather with this informative video series.
- Winter Storm Resource Center: Tools for coping with severe winter weather.
- Disaster Resources: Quick access to information on disaster preparedness and recovery.