June 25, 2025

FREE live webinar on July 24, where Chris Chandler, PE, shares a recent success project in South Tampa that tackled decades of chronic flooding with an innovative, nature-based solution that benefited the community, the environment, and public infrastructure. This nature-based design project transformed a 48-acre unmanaged forest near MacDill Air Force Base into a powerful stormwater management system that captures and treats runoff from surrounding neighborhoods.   More Info and Registration


June 9, 2025

Grants are available to local units of government and other organizations to protect water quality in Illinois. Projects must address water quality issues relating directly to nonpoint source pollution. Funds can be used for the development, update, and implementation of watershed-based management plans including the development of information/education programs and for the installation of best management practices.
Applicants must apply for a grant through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/. The FY 2025 Section 319 Notice of Funding Opportunities were released on May 30, 2025 with applications due by July 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM.


June 4, 2025

Harnessing Disruption to Deliver Resilient Infrastructure
June 9 - 11, 2025, Chicago IL The Sustainability Delivery Summit Chicago connects the entire infrastructure ecosystem to deliver resilient, future-proofed projects and positive environmental outcomes. This is the only event that takes a pragmatic approach to sustainability, helping industry leaders adapt to shifting economic and political landscapes while unlocking financial, social, and environmental benefits. Through closed-group discussions, expert intelligence, and shared experience, the Summit supports attendees in turning challenges into opportunities. View Agenda and Register


May 30, 2025

The 28th Annual Society for Conservation GIS International Conference will be held in-person at the National Conservation Training Center in summer 2025!

When: June 30, 2025 - July 2, 2025

Where: National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA

Theme: Geospatial Technology Innovations for Conservation

Geospatial technologies are evolving rapidly. We are challenged to keep up with developments in software platforms and new tools as exciting and creative technologies spring from commercial companies, research institutions and nonprofit conservation organizations.

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May 14, 2025

Hands-on field application and indoor presentations including:

  • Intro to hydric soil identification
  • How hydric soils form
  • Identifying hydric soil indicators in the field
  • More!
June 5 & 6, 2025 500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville $450 / 10 CEUs Sponsored by the Illinois Soil Classifiers Association and Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Register at https://www.illinoissoils.org/hydricsoils/