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 RegisterMay 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!
April 25, 2025
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and McHenry County Planning and Development are excited to launch their annual multi-county MS4 Pollution Prevention Workshop on Wednesday, May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Lake County Central Permit Facility, Second Floor Conference Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville or via Zoom.
The Workshop will provide essential information about pollution control, good housekeeping, and the MS4 Permit Program. Featured speakers will include Todd Bennet, Senior Public Service Administrator with the Illinois EPA, who has unique insight into the MS4 audit process and can provide updates to the MS4 program. Additional presentations will provide detailed guidance on good housekeeping practices that are vital to maintaining compliance and protecting water quality, followed by case studies of best management practices implemented by Lake and McHenry County Division of Transportations. This program is designed to assist communities with MS4 Permits, the staff responsible for managing those programs, and anyone interested in protecting our nation’s water quality. The Workshop will be hosted in a hybrid format (in-person and via Zoom). All participants will be eligible for 3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). A light breakfast and refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.