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Agricultural field that the EPA requires specific mitigations be calculated for through new Endangered Species Act labeling
Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season
Spraying season has officially begun in Illinois agriculture, and this year, additional steps may be necessary to make an application due to a recent...
field of squirreltail barley
Identifying squirreltail barley
While working in tallgrass prairie restorations in central Minnesota, I was responsible for identifying and recording presence and abundance of...
well head near an ag field
When using pesticides, watch for wells
If you apply pesticides, good environmental safety practices can help protect sensitive areas that influence drinking water quality. Be aware of...
Meg Ray
Conservation@Home Member Spotlight: Meg Ray
By Sarah Smith, Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Master NaturalistUtilizing the 2025 Conservation@Home Kickoff event at Pleasant...
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Trash blast volunteers
Spring into action Woodsy Owl style
Johnson County, Ill. — Volunteers gathered at Dutchman Lake on June 5, 2026, for the fourth Trash Blast of the year, wrapping up the spring season of community-driven cleanup efforts focused on protecting and...
A purple glass recycling dumpster.
Macomb Glass Recycling Program Celebrates One-Year Milestone
MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and its community partners are proud to celebrate the one‑year anniversary of the community glass recycling bin, officially opened on June 26, 2025. Over the past year, residents have fully embraced the program, making glass recycling an...
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Invasive Species Q&A

Do you have questions about invasive species? We have the answers! This Q&A livestream about invasive species in Illinois was presented and recorded on May 21, 2026, on Facebook for the Everyday Environment series. 
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