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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To All Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying Within the Boundaries of Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 7th day of February, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:30pm…
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After several years without any state cost-share funds, the Coles County SWCD has received an allocation to help fund conservation practices in our area! The Coles County SWCD is currently accepting applications for the Partners for Conservation funding program. Practices such…
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Update 8/30/17: The JG-TC newspaper has a misprint! The pond seminar is on Sept. 6, NOT Aug. 30. Please call the office to RSVP or with any questions. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Coles County Soil and Water Conservation…
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Save the date! The annual prairie plant sale is underway. Orders are due by Wednesday, May 17th. Please bring your completed order form and check for payment into the office by this date to ensure that your plants will be…
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