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Watershed 101 | Belvidere

April 30, 2025

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Boone

Reel in the Fun

May 3, 2025

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Kendall

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

May 8, 2025

Stormwater Leadership Summit

September 25, 2025

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Cook

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Reversing the Chicago River created ripple effects we still see today

April 24, 2025

Urbanization has not historically been too kind to the health and well-being of rivers. It’s a rough irony that something so important to the...

Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation

April 22, 2025

Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In ...

Constructed wetland in Bureau County, IL

Constructed wetlands: A solution for water quality in Bureau and Marshall Counties

April 18, 2025

Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment — but also...

Tips for creating a rain garden to protect water, nature, and communities

April 17, 2025

Rain gardens are bowl-shaped landscape features that capture and absorb rainfall and snowmelt. These nature-based solutions can help to reduce local...

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April 10, 2025

Fourth annual NatureFest to take place April 26
DEKALB, Ill. - Join us again for a day in the woods. University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and DeKalb County Health Department have planned the fourth annual NatureFest. Join us on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to...

February 28, 2025

Celebrate spring with the return of the Rain Garden Rumble native plant playoff
URBANA, Ill. — What’s a little friendly competition between plants? The annual Rain Garden Rumble returns this spring, giving nature and gardening enthusiasts a chance to root for their favorite native plants...

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February 20, 2025

Tap into Illinois water resources, actions to take at home with Everyday Environment
URBANA, Ill. — With the quick twist of a handle, water is easily available whenever we need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, and yard work. But do you know where your water comes from?Water is a vital resource that affects everyone. This spring, learn more about how water works...

February 10, 2025

Advance local impact with Watershed Stewards
Bloomington Ill. – Every day, rain nourishes fields of growing crops, and rivers steadily flow through natural areas and communities until, eventually, drinking water trickles out of faucets into our homes, schools, and businesses. The health of a watershed is tied to the...

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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...

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.

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