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Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Staff Locations

Natural Resources Experts

C. Eliana Brown

C. Eliana Brown

Water Quality and Stormwater Specialist
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Water
Gardening
Flowers
Grasses
Landscape Architecture
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Native Plants
Perennials
Pollinator Habitat
(217) 265-0760
Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist
Keywords
Urban Gardening
Energy
Environment
Master Naturalist
Ponds
PSEP Training
Small Farms
Weather
Climate
(217) 243-7424
Staff photo Shiba Kar

Shiba 'Shibu' Kar

Assistant Dean: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader. Associate Director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Master Naturalist
Forestry
Water
Invasive Species
Pollinator Habitat
Perennials
Grasses
Administration
Leadership
(217) 333-1234

Forestry Expert

Justin Vozzo staff photo

Justin Vozzo

Extension Specialist, Forestry
Keywords
Trees
Native Plants
Forestry
Climate
Conservation
Environment
Invasive Species
Sustainable Agriculture
(217) 300-9750

Horticulture Experts