Water Your Opinions: A Social Assessment of the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen Watersheds
Fix a Leak Week is March 16-22: Every Drop Counts!
Bloomington, IL, March 11, 2015 -Fix a Leak Week is a nationwide water conservation initiative that is coming to our community. The goal of the event is to encourage property owners to test the faucets, showers, sinks and toilets in their homes and businesses to find leaks and take steps…
Anne McGowan, the Heart of the EAC
We are all deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former EAC Director Anne McGowan on March 7, 2015. A celebration of life is scheduled for April 12; see details below. Former EAC Executive Director Michelle Covi, who worked closely with Anne for years, contributed this tribute: One of the first people I met…
Creative Entries Sought for Renewable Fashion Challenge
For immediate release March 11, 2015 Contact: Kris Hall Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.12 The Ecology Action Center is looking for creative shoppers to participate in this year’s Renewable Fashion Challenge which will take place at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo on April 11 at the Illinois Wesleyan Shirk…
Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen Watershed Social Assessment
The Mclean County Soil and Water Conservation District, in collaboration with Illinois State University, has received funding from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IL-EPA) to conduct a watershed social assessment, with an emphasis on the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen Watersheds. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acknowledged…
Watershed Social Assessment Report Released
Illinois Green Office Challenge Workshop Challenges Businesses to Achieve Eco-Friendly Cost Savings
The Ecology Action Center’s BN Energy Bright program has partnered with the University of Illinois’ Sustainable Technology Center to host a workshop at 7:30 a.m. on November 24 for the Illinois Green Office Challenge, a friendly competition among businesses aimed at achieving energy and water conservation and waste reduction. The…
Curb your Leaf Piles to Protect Clean Water
For many residents of Bloomington and Normal, leaf raking efforts are now already underway. Per directions from both municipalities, leaves should not be raked into the street. In addition to being a possible safety issue, leaves just can act as a storm water pollutant. Washed into the storm sewer system…

