Celebrating our Natural Resources: Kids Activities, Expert Advice, Nature Walks, Kite-Flying Performances, Food Trucks, Kayak Demos, and more! Come and learn about all the natural resources Charleston has to offer for leisure, mental and physical health, and best practices for conservation.…
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Sandra Cooper of rural Oakland has been announced as a winner of the 2024 Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Photo Contest in 2 categories: “Close Up Conservation” and “Ag Across America.” You may recognize her name… Mrs.…
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The USDA began accepting applications for the Continuous CRP signup on Jan. 12, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the…
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Every spring, early blooming ephemeral flowers are a welcome sign from nature that winter is almost over. But Virginia bluebells, mayapples, spring beauties, and other native plants are fighting against invasive species for a place in Illinois forests. Forest owners, land managers,…
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