Today, Governor Quinn signed into law SB 1042, an important bill to protect private landowners and conservation land trusts who wish to allow public access for outdoor recreation and education. For years, private landowners were exempt from liability, but a 2005 lawsuit over a sledding accident led to the loss of these protections. For fear […]
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Press Release: Asian carp spawning population moves closer to Lake Michigan
For Immediate Release Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 Asian Carp: Leaping Faster to Lake Michigan Than the Solutions to Stop Them CHICAGO – The leading edge of the Asian carp invasion in Illinois has advanced dramatically, with spawning moving nearly 100 miles upstream this year to within 25 miles of an electric barrier that is the […]
Coal Industry Drains Close to $20 Million from Illinois State Budget Annually
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 27, 2013 REPORT: Coal Industry Drains Close to $20 Million from Illinois State Budget Annually View Report Here CHICAGO – A report released today by the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability and Downstream Strategies estimates that in the 2011 Fiscal Year, the coal industry drained nearly $20 million from […]
Rain Garden Workshops
Celebrate Spring with rain gardens and join us at one of our free upcoming workshops! Spring is here! And many of you are aching to be outside, digging around in the dirt! We are here to help with free rain garden workshops. What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a unique, beautiful landscape […]
Green Politics Night at Escobar’s
Please join us for Green Politics Night! When: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6-8pm Where: Escobar’s, 6 East Columbia Ave., Champaign 61820 Hear updates on local environmental issues such as the Champaign bag ordinance, sole source aquifer petition, and climate action plans by local politicians and policymakers. Socialize with fellow environmentalists and enjoy the great food and atmosphere […]
