September 18-20, Godfrey, IL. Forest landowners, professionals, and conservation enthusiasts for three days of field tours, educational sessions, and networking.  More Info  

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Tuesday, October 28. Free admission! This free biennial conference will feature: Depaving: The Groundwork for Urban Climate Adaption Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate Beavers: The Original Ecological Engineer Cook County Green Stormwater Infrastructure How Local Farms Play a Crucial Role in Food Security Site Visit: Illinois Natural History Survey Herbarium The CCSP a collaborative effort of local government entities in Champaign County, Illinois consisting of Champaign County, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Village of Savoy. The partners share common resources and efforts to develop a regional consistency in fulfilling the requirements of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. For information regarding the program, registration, presenters/presentations, live recordings of past events: https://www.ccstormwater.org.

Grants are available to Areawide Planning Agencies and other entities to carry out water quality management planning activities that protect water quality in Illinois. Projects must address water quality issues. Grant funds can be used to determine the nature, extent, and causes of point and nonpoint source water pollution; develop water quality management plans; develop technical and administrative guidance tools for water pollution control; develop preliminary designs for best management practices (BMPs) to address water quality problems; implement administrative water pollution controls; and educate the public about the impact and importance of water pollution control. Applications accepted through October 8, 2025. More Information

Deadline November 5th The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program funds projects to construct green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs) that prevent, eliminate, or reduce stormwater runoff into Illinois' rivers, streams, and lakes. Projects that implement treatment trains (multiple BMPs in a series) and/or multiple BMPs within the same watershed may be more effective and efficient than a single large green infrastructure BMP. NOTE: This is the last cycle of the existing GIGO program. Visit GIGO Site for more info and to apply GIGO utilizes funds distributed by the State of Illinois generated under the Build Illinois Bond Fund. Illinois EPA's Notice of Funding Opportunity includes $5,000,000 in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. GIGO has a set maximum total grant award of $2,500,000 with a minimum grant award of $75,000. No more than 50 percent of the program total, per funding cycle, shall be allocated to any one applicant or project.