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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...
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Identifying squirreltail barley
While working in tallgrass prairie restorations in central Minnesota, I was responsible for identifying and recording presence and abundance of...
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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...
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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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Become an Illinois Extension Watershed Steward
DEKALB, 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 connected to the health of a community,...
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Fifth annual NatureFest to take place on May 16
GENOA, 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 fifth annual NatureFest. Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
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Mother's Day Flower Walks to take place on May 9
GENOA, Ill.— On Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the day before Mother’s Day, University of Illinois Extension is offering guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve.  Russell Woods is located 1 mile west of Genoa...
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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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