University of Illinois Extension: “Buffing Up” Water Quality
This saturated buffer fact sheet outlines the benefits of this practice and lists several considerations and requirements of installment.
ADMC Controlled Drainage Fact Sheet
This ADMC webpage provides information on controlled drainage, also referred to as drainage water management, including considerations for installation and financial impacts.
NRCS Soil Health Fact Sheets
NRCS Soil Health Fact Sheets provide information on soil health for all growers – from the general basics to the specific details.
NRCS Soil Health
Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil gives us clean air and…
NRCS Bioreactor Video
In the summer of 2017, the Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Illinois Farm Bureau teamed up with a forward-thinking…
Illinois Soil Water Conservation District Directory
Soil and Water Conservation Districts work to protect Illinois’ fertile soils and water resources through strategic conservation efforts. Use this directory to find contact information for your local SWCD office.
TNC Illinois Climate Assesment
TNC’s statewide climate assessment brought together the expertise of more than 40 scientists and technical experts to explain the most up-to-date information on how climate change is expected to affect…
NOAA Illinois State Climate Summary
The 2022 versions of NOAA State Climate Summaries represent a new and improved summary for each state that provides more up-to-date information on observed changes in climate, including both long-term…
