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Survey Results: Residents say area water quality good, see need to plan for future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan Brehm, (309) 438-7177 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Residents who live around the Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake watersheds are pleased with the quality of water, but remain less aware of the impact residential growth has on water sources, according to the Your Water, Your Future survey,…

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Ecology Action Center Named Recipient of Chamber’s Annual Nonprofit Excellence Award

The Ecology Action Center was named the 2016 recipient of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Chamber’s Annual Gala on Saturday, January 30.  This annual award honors an outstanding local nonprofit organization that demonstrates an ability to meet special community needs. EAC volunteer Josh Barnett cited…

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    Ecology Action Center
    202 W College Avenue
    PO Box 97
    Normal, Illinois 61761
    309-454-3169

    No materials accepted for recycling or disposal at EAC office at any time.

    Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAY for remote staff work

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