Because private well water is not monitored by testing at a treatment facility, the EPA recommends testing twice a year. In the past, we’ve had to refer folks to private companies to have their water tested, but we recently found…
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Biodiversity commonly refers to the distribution and abundance of plant and animal species within an ecosystem (US Forest Service 1989). Biodiversity provisions us with foods and materials, it helps regulate natural phenomena such as the water cycle, it inspires cultures…
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The Coles County SWCD is now accepting applications for the IL Dept of Ag’s Partners For Conservation Fund program. The program provides financial assistance to landowners and operators to install conservation practices such as waterways, terraces, filter strips, pollinator habitat,…
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Envirothon was held Tuesday, April 2nd in Hoopeston. Coles County was represented by 4 teams from Oakland. A total of 39 teams (pictured above) from Vermillion, Champaign, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, and Clark counties came together to test their knowledge on…
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On Saturday, February 16th, the Coles County SWCD Foundation is hosting a chili supper fundraiser at the American Legion Post 88 in Mattoon. Dinner will be served from 5-7pm, followed by live musical entertainment by the “Sawyer Brothers Band” from…
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To all owners and occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of Coles County Soil and Water Conserva-tion District: Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 7th day of February 2019 from 7:00am to 5:30pm…
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Although it may not feel like spring outside yet, we are anticipating warmer weather and that means gearing up to teach Coles County’s third graders all about trees this Arbor Day! Every third grade classroom that we visit will be…
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Are you an amateur photographer re-siding in Coles County who would like a chance to enter your photos in a local, state, and nationwide contest? The Coles County SWCD is sponsoring a conservation photo contest to recognize individuals whose pictures…
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On Dec. 20th, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. The bill is difficult to summarize, covering everything from commodity subsidies, ag research, food stamps, and rural economic development. Overall the new bill, which includes an expansion of…
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On the first Wednesday of each month, producers can bring in 8 oz of field water run-off and have it tested for nitrate levels. This service is free and confidential.