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…
AFT’s CaRPE Tool
The Carbon Reduction Potential Evaluation Tool™, or CaRPE Tool, is a web-based interactive tool that allows users to quickly visualize and quantify greenhouse gas, or GHG, emission reductions resulting from…
AFT Combatting Climate Change on US Cropland
This report focuses on the significant potential of no-till and cover crop practices to increase soil carbon sequestration and reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions for a net reduction in GHG…
Ecosystem Market Webinar Series
ISAP led a partnership comprised of organizations from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin to host these webinars and develop informational materials designed to engage farmers and farm advisors in…