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…

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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…

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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…

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Illinois Prairie Wild Ones invites applications for small grants

In support of the Mission and Vision of Wild Ones, the Illinois Prairie Chapter is awarding small grants to fund the purchase of native Central Illinois plants and seeds. Eligible Applicants Schools, colleges, nature centers, houses of worship, public and private not-for-profit organizations which are located within the following Illinois…

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