Conservation

Events

Conservation Assistance Programs for Landowners Workshop

January 6, 2024

County

Adams

Hancock

Brown

Pike

Schuyler

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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Master Naturalist Training

January 9, 2024 - March 26, 2024

County

DeWitt

Macon

Piatt

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Empower Illinois: Strategies to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Protect Waterways

February 8, 2024

Blog Posts

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Fall leaves, clean streams: Leaf management impacts water quality

November 8, 2023

Episode 57 discusses an often-overlooked aspect of maintaining water quality – the impact of fall leaf management. In this episode,...

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Cover crop considerations: A farmer's perspective

October 11, 2023

In a recent conversation held at the Farm Progress Show, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets,...

How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture

August 18, 2023

The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state Extension-led collaboration focused on ensuring...

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U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois

August 9, 2023

The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves...

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News Releases

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November 27, 2023

December program highlights Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois soils tell both a story and reveal a history of how soils have changed over the centuries. To understand more, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign needs help from residents and landowners. During a free program, ...

August 24, 2023

Technology & Soil Health Field Day: Aerial Drone and Robot Cover Crop Seeding Event Sept 6
University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a Field Day on Thursday, September 6 from 10 am - noon at the Brian Corkill Farm, 22804 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Galva, IL to watch an aerial drone and robot cover crop seeding. Led by...

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August 17, 2023

U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves the environment. The Conservation@Home (C@H) program was created...

July 26, 2023

Fall session of Naturalist Core Edcuation Training open for applications
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit will be offering Naturalist Core Education (Master Naturalist) hybrid training this fall October 2-6, Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm. Space is limited. To begin the application process, visit...

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Videos

Water Conservation at Home

Conserving water can be simple with the right items in place and a few small habit changes. We all know the obvious “turn the water off” ways to save water, but what about considering water quality and how you can save some of the energy it takes to get water to your tap?

This...