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Public comment opens on monarch butterfly's threatened species status, USFWS contemplates limitations on pesticides
Monarch’s proposed addition to Threatened Species listThis past December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed for the monarch...
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Building better waterways: Installing woodchip bioreactors
Woodchip...
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From coal in stockings to coal for energy
In the 16th century, St. Nick's counterpart, Krampus, was fictitiously known to gift naughty children coal in their stockings. By the early 1900s,...
Three steps for a long-lasting live Christmas Tree
The secret to having a live Christmas tree staying fresh and keeping its needles is to start fresh and take the steps necessary to keep it that way....
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Discovery Day field trip returns to Mason County
HAVANA, Ill. - On September 20, 2024, 4-H Discovery Day brought 169 third-grade students and their teachers to Rockwell Mound Park in Havana for an immersive experience in conservation and environmental education....
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Can one person make a difference on environmental issues?
Global environmental issues like habitat loss and pollution can feel overwhelming. Can one person’s actions make a difference? Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Erin Garrett believes so. Garrett provides...
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WinterFest 2025 set for Jan. 18 in Genoa
GENOA, Ill. - The annual WinterFest, held at the Natural Resources Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve, will be Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa on state route 72.University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County...
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Planning a Multipurpose Pond

Thinking about building a pond on your property for wildlife, fishing, livestock, storm water containment, fire protection, or other reasons? Not sure where to start on site selection, sizing, estimating drainage area, overflow needs, embankment requirements, etc.? Explore important...

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take action. 

In this video you will learn how you can address climate change in your home, landscape, and community, explore how different methods of managing your lawn,...

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