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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in Illinois

Lake Michigan watershed is improved and Illinois NRCS has helped Cook County secure key acres of quality native habitat where wildlife can thrive.

Powderhorn Prairie - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Palmer Amaranth

Palmer Amaranth is an adaptable and invasive weed found in several IL counties since 2012. It was found on some land enrolled in USDA programs, like CRP and it's considered a serious pest that poses a potential threat to annual crops. Learn more..

Invasives in Illinois - Palmer Amaranth
Good Grazing Makes Good $ense

Find out what Graziers are doing in Illinois.

Good Grazing Makes Good Sense - Checkout What Graziers are Doing in Illinois
Conservation Client Gateway offers a new way to interact with NRCS

Conservation Client Gateway, a new public website, allows you to request technical and financial assistance, review and sign conservation plans, request and track payments for your completed contract items, and much more.

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2014 Farm Bill streamlines, consolidates conservation programs

The bill continues to provide technical and financial assistance available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.

2014 Farm Bill
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  • 2019 Illinois Seminars Scheduled — Two HOT speakers will discuss Soil Health solutions!
  • EQIP Application Deadlines For Plans in Illinois
  • EQIP Can Improve Illinois Oak-Hickory Forests
  • USDA Extends Landmark Water Quality Initiatives Through 2023
  • Illinois Forage Expo - Attend the FREE 2018 event June 27th in Waltonville, Illinois

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Building a Denitrifying Bioreactor Video

Click here to learn about building a denitrifying bioreactor in Illinois.
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Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG)

Illinois NRCS Office Directory

Find Your Local NRCS Office

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Soil Health

Conservation Compliance Changes

Conservation Compliance Changes

NRCS Websites & Additional Assistance

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A list of Web-based resources for access to natural resource data collected by NRCS.

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NRCS State Websites

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