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For media inquires about nutrient pollution in Illinois, contact the Illinois Extension Nutrient Loss Reduction team at NLRS@illinois.edu.

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Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

Discover Illinois's commitment to preserving waterways in our monthly podcast. Explore stories from the field about farm conservation practices, wastewater system management, urban stormwater, and policies and programs that affect nutrient loss, research updates, and more. Tune in for updates on ongoing efforts to protect Illinois waterways. Our podcast is your go-to source for staying informed about nutrient loss reduction efforts in Illinois.
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Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Blog

At Illinois Extension, we're helping enhance water quality at home and downstream. Our watershed outreach staff share stories on agriculture conservation, research updates, and field insights. The Nutrient Loss Reduction blog features practices aligned with the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, timely updates, farm safety, and new tools for farmers to reduce field nutrient runoff.
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Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Webinars

Discover a wealth of tips and tricks from the Illinois Extension Nutrient Loss Reduction team. Uncover knowledge through our engaging webinars and bite-sized videos designed to bring the best management practices to you. Whether you're eager to transform your home or business with rain gardens and barrels, to implement conservation practices on your farm, or take the lead in crafting watershed-based plans in your community, we have the information you need.

Events

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2026 Rain Garden Rumble

It's a native plant playoff!  

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket, submitting it, and voting for…

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Reviving Illinois Wetlands

Resilient Communities Series
Wetlands are making a comeback in Illinois. 

Wetlands of all sizes filter pollutants, provide protection from floods, recharge groundwater and serve as wildlife and fish habitat. But despite…

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Find Food. Share Support.

County: Lake
University of Illinois Extension in Lake County invites township clerks, social workers, school personnel, food pantry managers, and other community service providers to join us for “Find Food. Share…
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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Sycamore

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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News
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Farmers share how to keep your soil on your fields
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This August, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil...
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Root for your favorite native plant in Rain Garden Rumble playoff
URBANA, Ill. — It’s plant versus plant in the return of the Rain Garden Rumble that pits native flowers against each other in a friendly competition to take home the 2024 title. This March, get to know 28 plants native to Illinois by building a bracket and voting for your favorites in the annual...
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Illinois continues work to improve waterways by reducing nutrient pollution
URBANA, Ill. — The loss of nutrients into Illinois’ lakes, streams, and rivers harms water quality here and downstream all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS, was established in 2015 and is designed to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois’...
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Digital agriculture, cutting-edge technology: Transforming farming practices
GALVA, Ill. — On a crisp fall day, a gathering of 47 dedicated producers and conservation professionals convened at Brian Corkill's farm just outside of Galva for an enlightening session on the future of agriculture. Dennis Bowman, a digital agriculture specialist from the University of Illinois...
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Extension grows agriculture connections at Farm Progress Show
DECATUR, Ill. — Agriculture is not just a job; it’s a way of life for so many, and it’s part of University of Illinois Extension’s mission to help. The 2023 Farm Progress Show, hosted Aug. 28-30 in Decatur, Ill., attracted...

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