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.
Illinois Department of Agriculture RAYMOND POE, DIRECTOR ● BRUCE RAUNER, GOVERNOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2018 CONTACT: Denise Albert (217) 725-5207, Morgan Booth (217) 785-5485 USDA TO MEASURE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ILLINOIS FARMERS SPRINGFIELD, IL – Farmers should…
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More than half of the nation’s forestland is privately owned, but in the coming decades, these acres will transition to a new generation of forest landowners. Many of these individuals do not have the same connection with the land that…
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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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