Water Videos

Invasive quagga mussels are so entwined and influential in Lake Michigan’s food web that they are an essential first line of study. Scientists on the R/V Lake Guardian in 2015 measured the density and biomass of quaggas all across the lake using traditional sampling methods like PONAR grab...

Conserving water can be simple with the right items in place and a few small habit changes. We all know the obvious “turn the water off” ways to save water, but what about considering water quality and how you can save some of the energy it takes to get water to your tap?

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This informational series covers the following programs:

• Session 1: Water Quality/Watershed Financial Assistance Programs 101 – The Big Picture (Recording: February 10, 2022)
• Session 2: Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (Section 319) Grant FUNDING with a...

Part 1: Water Quality/Watershed Financial Assistance Programs 101 – The Big Picture

This webinar will provide an overview of Illinois EPA’s financial assistance programs available for water quality and watershed protection throughout Illinois. The session will present information on...

From Dragonflies to Damselflies, Illinois Extension is here to help.

Join University of Illinois Extension and Amy Janik of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar...

The Ritz family was stunned when their son Lucas was killed while swimming with his life jacket on and being closely supervised by his mother. The danger could not be seen but was silently lurking in the water. Electricity was leaking into the water from a boat plugged in to shore power....

From amphibians and reptiles, to protecting habitat, Illinois Extension is here with information

Join University of Illinois Extension and Dr. John Crawford National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in this info-packed...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a multi-organization partnership that works to keep our waterways and everything downstream healthy. Explore three practices that have recently been added to the list of recommended practices and learn how farmers and landowners can apply these...

Conserving water can be simple with the right items in place and a few small habit changes. We all know the obvious “turn the water off” ways to save water, but what about considering water quality and how you can save some of the energy it takes to get water to your tap? This webinar originally...