Conservation

Events

Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

March 26, 2025

County

Lawrence

Stewardship Week 2025

April 23, 2025 - April 25, 2025

County

Pope

Blog Posts

Power in the Breeze

February 18, 2025

“It wouldn't be too bad outside if it weren't for the wind...” What a wonderful Midwest saying as we are gearing up for the best season...

Smart Solutions for Icy Roads: Reducing Winter Salt Impact

February 5, 2025

When the weather turns cold, windy, and snowy, many of us prefer to stay indoors and keep warm at home. However, for those who venture outside, clear...

Constructed wetland next to a walking path

Constructed wetlands for water quality: Perceptions in today's society

February 3, 2025

Wetlands are some of the most vital yet misunderstood ecosystems, often portrayed...

Significance of snow

January 14, 2025

During the holiday season, many hope for a white Christmas, and kids love to make snow angels while they are on school break. In Bloomington, Ill.,...

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News Releases

a guy in a field of yellow brown eyes susans with a field of corn in the background

January 13, 2025

Farmer leads the way in environmental conservation efforts
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Commercial row-crop agriculture and environmental conservation are not mutually exclusive. While large-scale farming operations can sometimes have negative environmental impacts, many farmers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices that promote biodiversity and...

Water flooding and rushing through a drainage system in a farm field.

January 14, 2025

Explore integrated water management with Illinois Extension workshop
Notes on the Event Schedule ChangeThank you for your interest in the Integrated Water Management for Landowners and Farmers workshop. The workshop is canceled. For questions, please contact ...

November 12, 2024

Tara Heath promoted to Extension crops educator
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The agriculture industry continues to change rapidly, impacting everyone from the producers to the industry professionals to the food consumers. University of Illinois Extension is growing its team of commercial agriculture educators to provide research-based, unbiased...

October 18, 2024

Learn the flow of integrated agricultural water management with Illinois Extension workshop
Notes on the Event Schedule ChangeThank you for your interest in the Integrated Water Management for Landowners and Farmers workshop. The workshop is postponed and moving to Feb. 26 and 27, 2025. Visit the...

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Videos

What is a Saturated Buffer and How Does it Work to Improve Water Quality?

Saturated buffers are an edge-of-field option farmers can apply to reduce the amount of nitrogen runoff in water leaving their fields. Illinois Extension watershed outreach associates explain how bioreactors work to remove nitrogen and improve water quality.

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?

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