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Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation
Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In ...
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Frost and freeze risk across Illinois next week
Illinois state climatologist, Trent Ford, shared this updated freeze risk alert for next week. After a warm March and first week of April,...
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Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives
In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-...
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Raindrops, big and small, make up April showers
April is one of the wettest times of the year in Illinois and across the Midwest. On average, Illinois receives about 4.24 inches of rain during this...
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News Releases

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Dust storms in Illinois: Identifying farm solutions
URBANA, Ill. — Dust storms have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting investigations into their causes and potential solutions. These weather events have resulted in fatalities, including a 2023...
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Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices
URBANA, Ill. — Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal accidents among traveling motorists. Another public concern is the drop in air quality during these storms.Some of the emerging...
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Local Climate Stewards can lead to big changes with new environmental program
URBANA, Ill. — Climate change is a complex global challenge, but local action has an important role in empowering communities and building resiliency. The new University of Illinois Extension Climate Steward course trains environmental stewards to communicate about climate change and engage in...
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Videos

Forecasting the Weather: A Day in the Life of a Meteorologist

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a weather forecaster on a local television station? Go behind the scenes with TV weather reporter Nick Hausen, WSIL TV 3, as he shares a day in the life of a meteorologist. Video by Illinois Extension in...

Forecasting the Weather: Keeping Your Family Safe in Severe Weather

Severe weather events can be scary, but knowing what to do in these situations can help to keep you and your family safe. TV Meteorologist Nick Hausen talks about what you should do and where you should go to be prepared during severe weather watches and warnings to stay safe. Video by Illinois...

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Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist

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