A rain garden is a shallow depression planted with deep-rooted native plants that captures rainwater runoff from impervious urban are-as, like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, and compacted lawn areas, giving the water the opportunity to infiltrate the soil. By…
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The annual election for Coles County SWCD Directors was held on February 8th. This year there were 3 positions to be filled. After all of the ballots were counted, the Coles Co. SWCD’s 2018 Board of Directors consists of Bill…
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Congratulations to the Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2017 Conservation Farmer of the Year: Dalane Allenbaugh of Allenbaugh Farms! Dalane is a Coles County native. He grew up in rural Mattoon, and started farming with his father, Duane.…
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Entries for the Coles County SWCD conservation photo contest must be received by March 9th to be considered for this year’s contest. In addition to the chance to win at the local level, photos will be entered in the statewide…
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We are gearing up to teach Coles County’s third graders all about trees this Arbor Day! Every third grade classroom that we visit will be presented with the history of Arbor Day, a discussion of the importance of trees, and…
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new website and free classes are enabling Illinois farmers and commercial pesticide applicators to get a jump on required dicamba training. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is working with agriculture industry groups to facilitate statewide,…
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Springfield, IL – The Illinois biennial Soil Erosion and Cropland Tillage Transect Survey was completed this past spring and summer by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, in cooperation once again with Illinois’ 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the…
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The Natural Resource Conservation Service is accepting applications for the CSP and EQIP programs that provide financial and technical assistance for conservation related activities and practices. The EQIP application deadline for first batching period ends Nov. 17th and a second batching…
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Are you an amateur photographer? The Coles County SWCD is sponsoring a conservation photo contest. In addition to the chance to win at the local level, photos will be entered in the statewide Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation…
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Beginning Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, the Coles County Soil & Water Conservation District will be accepting nominations for three positions on the Board of Directors. Directors serve a two-year term on the SWCD Board, attend monthly board meetings, and serve…
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