Lake Zurich water resources planning report now available
…“Recommendations for Integrated Water Resources Planning in Lake Zurich.” The report combines study and information of a wide range of factors in order to provide appropriate recommendations for planning the…
In the news: States look to Federal funding to help fight invasive mussels
…up boat inspections and cleaning efforts in addition to calling for federal help.” Read the complete article at the link above for more information about the spread of these invasives…
In the news: Still no Asian carp in Great Lakes
…ability to out-compete native fish for food. In the Illinois River, they have already fundamentally changed the food web. From the Spring 2013 Helm: Asian carp do more than compete…
Lake Michigan sampling trip reaps plastic microbeads
…Michigan. With us on the boat was Stiv Wilson, communications director for the plastics research group 5 Gyres, Nick Williamson, an undergraduate research assistant at SUNY Fredonia, and Conor Smith,…
How do you solve a problem like the dead zone?
…on the reason for the meeting and the group behind it all. “The hypoxic zone is a seasonal phenomenon in the Gulf region, where sudden outbreaks in algal communities…
In the news: Testing Lake Michigan water to maintain a safe shoreline
With the Lake Michigan lakefront now open to swimmers for the season, the Chicago Park District will be using a new system to monitor bacteria level and ensure a safe…
We’re proud of our successes in protecting Lake Michigan
…to start 17 permanent medicine collection programs. IISG also assisted with single day collection events in six communities and helped promote the fall DEA collection program in 11 communities. IISG…
Grand Calumet and Roxana Marsh cleanup a celebration for all ages
…come back to life, and with it, the community.” A celebration and press event earlier this week to mark this moment brought together the many players and partners involved…
New climate adaptation toolkit helps municipalities
…part of northeastern Illinois’ comprehensive plan GO TO 2040, which addresses environmental impacts, energy efficiency, transportation needs, and other areas of concern for growing municipal populations in the coming years….