In the fall after crop harvest, some farmers perform what is known as “recreational tillage.” Like the name indicates, this activity is largely a family tradition or just something to do. But soil experts are trying to shift farmers to reduced tillage or even no tillage. A less disturbed soil is a healthier soil. Illinois […]
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Urbana Champaign Sanitary District to decide how much protection to give local streams
Tell the Board to honor its promise to protect our local streams. Board meeting this THURSDAY at 10 AM. Salt Fork and Copper Slough at risk in sale of water to Cronus The Urbana Champaign Sanitary District (UCSD) is hoping to sell its water to Cronus Chemical for use in a fertilizer plant. The equivalent […]
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Climate change threatens big game
America’s iconic big game species have been a cornerstone of habitat conservation for nearly a century. Hunters and wildlife viewers have invested billions of dollars to successfully restore game populations across the continent, but according to a report released this week by the National Wildlife Federation, even our most common and charismatic species are feeling […]
Art Shows to Benefit Prairie Rivers Network
Two exciting art shows and sales will benefit Prairie Rivers Network in November and December. As part of the Art @ the Y series, painter Kim Curtis will showcase works from her series Thirtyseven, which documents the fascinating wetland area along the San Francisco Bay area’s highway 37. View these paintings and other works on her […]
