Mclean County, IL, With less than a month to go, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) in partnership with The Ecology Action Center (EAC) of Normal, have surpassed their goal of 100 kW solar for home, business and farm installation in McLean County through their Solar Group Buy Program. Meeting…
The Ecology Action Center continues its water-conserving and waste-reduction workshops in September, with sessions on building rain-harvesting and composting systems for your yard or garden. EAC provides all the materials, equipment, and training so that each participant goes home with a high-quality system and all the knowledge necessary to use…
Our partners at the McLean County Regional Planning Commission are in the process of updating their Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Bloomington-Normal Urbanized Area and McLean County. As part of that effort, we’re helping them reach out to residents and stakeholders to solicit opinions and feedback about our current…
For immediate release August 9, 2016 Contact: Marcus Ricci Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.15 The Ecology Action Center is seeking community involvement in Sugar Creek Stewards, a new volunteer-based riparian stewardship program. Volunteers learn about rivers and floodplains, the importance of native grasses and flowers to wildlife and humans, and the…
91,866 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled in McLean County in 2015, representing more waste materials recycled than any time in the past six years. Unfortunately total waste generated and landfilled also increased, so the overall recycling rate remained close to the 2014 rate. While minor fluctuations in the…
For immediate release May 17, 2016 Contact: Michael Brown Phone: (309) 454-3169 Please join the Ecology Action Center for its 14th annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, June 25, 2016. This free event features beautiful and functional gardens in our community that protect the environment, create a healthy…
For immediate release May 10, 2016 Contact: Michael Brown Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.11 The Ecology Action Center is starting a volunteer-based riparian stewardship program for Sugar Creek and invites the public to participate in removing non-native or invasive plants and beautifying the greenway. Volunteers will learn about rivers and…
