SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a fall cover crop discount program for acreage in Illinois planted to cover crops in the fall of 2019 that will be planted to an insurable crop in 2020. The program…
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The e-recycling collection trailer will arrive at the SWCD office at 9 am, and we will collect items until 11am or the trailer is full… whichever happens first! Most electronics will be accepted, but if you have questions or aren’t…
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Learn about the benefits and risks of burning, the burn planning process, how a burn crew works together to safely conduct a prescribed burn, how to become a burn crew volunteer, and more. A prescribed burning demonstration will also be…
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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 6th day of February, 2020 from 7:00am to 5:30pm…
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With the weather cooling down and the leaves dropping, it’s time to start thinking about forestry management plans and this season’s management goals. In addition to potentially reducing taxes, a forestry management plan from a certified forester will provide you…
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CHAMPAIGN – An innovative statewide conservation program is helping more Illinois farmers ensure they are protecting their farmland and our environment, all via a free, handy evaluation tool that has them thinking more strategically about the rich soil that produces…
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – With near-record flooding and a serious delay in the planting season, Governor JB Pritzker has convened appropriate members of his cabinet to ensure that Illinois farmers can access all available state resources, including pooling efforts and resources…
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The Coles County SWCD is offering an internship as an Education Specialist for the 2019-2020 school year. Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator, the Education Specialist-Intern will develop and present conservation, environmental, and agricultural education programs to audiences of…
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An abandoned well can pose a health and safety hazard if it is improperly sealed or not sealed at all. In fact, the Illinois Water Well Construction Code requires the owner of a water well to properly seal the well…
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