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Blog Posts (24)

What’s the difference between snow, sleet, and freezing rain?

icy road during winter

Stormwater woes, and how rain gardens can help

Flooded road

Summer tip: Now is the time to prevent a fused garden hose in the Autumn

garden hose hanging on a spigot

How to protect landscape plantings during drought

a wilted tree branch

When was the last time your well was inspected

Person holding a glass filled with water

Stay hydrated this winter

person drinking water

More late fall chores to keep you busy

What is a Microburst?

a microburst storm in the sky

Northern Illinois drought continues into fall

Fall watering is important

Garden tips to transition to fall

jumping worm

Northern Illinois dry conditions and why watering matters

Repairing water damaged lawns

standing water in grassy lawn area

How to water (or not water) the lawn this summer

How and when to water your garden

person watering plants with a purple watering wand

Be wise when watering

Hot weather in the vegetable garden

Watering tips for hot weather

Why water?

Blue background, glass in the middle of picture with water being poured into it.

Starting a Garden: Irrigation

Sprinkler head

Landscape Drainage for Homeowners

A puddle

Street flooding? Your neighborhood right of way could be part of the solution

Right of way raingarden view. Rendering by Gabriel Harper-Hagen

Why you should care about natural resources in Illinois

Beat summer heat with low-water xeriscape gardens

Xeriscape style garden

News Releases (37)

Illinois report says native fish overlooked as invaders in U.S. waters

Researchers explore soil erosion nutrient runoff in Illinois waterways

New video series highlights five revitalized Great Lakes Areas of Concern

Keep garden, plants hydrated going into fall

New Watershed Outreach Associate aims for clear waters through community engagement

Gardening advice now available 'in the air'

Protect the delicate balance of our natural world

Paddle Devil’s Kitchen Lake during Kayak Botany Tour

Study: Proposed nitrogen fertilizer policies could protect farmer profits, environment

Digging into soil data helps inform green infrastructure design

Slow stormwater, prevent floods with rain friendly landscaping

USDA measuring nutrient loss reduction strategy techniques

Test private wells to ensure safe drinking water

Plant a tree; help the planet: Illinois 4-H tackles global issues locally

Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing act

Keep pharmaceuticals out of local waterways with drug take back day

Extension work highlighted in recent Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report

Natural lawn care made easy with new eco-friendly guide

Green infrastructure solutions aim to protect water supply

Irrigate gardens to beat summer heat

Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative to outline proposals at April 9 meeting

Coles County gets $106,000 grant for Embarras River project

Water quality concerns to be discussed in online meetings

Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Scientists bring the Great Lakes to students learning from home

Red Oak Rain Garden nears completion with award of grants

Extension provides youth activities on rain gardens, watersheds, wetlands

Local 4-H staff, teens offer national water quality program

Taking a deep dive into aquatic plant identification

Protect streambanks with erosion-control practices

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

Census count determines wildlife, environment funding

Conservation virtual workshop provides best practices for landowners and managers

Find nature in your backyard with environmental webinar series

Harmful algal blooms create dangerous toxins

Strategies for minimizing land and water invasive species

Staff (7)

C. Eliana Brown

Carolyn Eliana Brown

Water Quality Specialist

Staff photo of Patrice M. Charlebois

Patrice M. Charlebois

Assistant Director for Outreach at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Joan Cox

Joan Cox

Visiting Outreach Associate

Rachel Curry

Rachel Curry

Watershed Quality Outreach Associate

Staff photo of Veronica Fall

Veronica Fall

Climate Extension Specialist

Nicole Haverback staff photo

Nicole Haverback

Watershed Outreach Associate

Layne Knoche

Layne Knoche

Visiting Extension Outreach Associate