Environmental / Conservation Links
Agencies and Services
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AISWCD - Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Soil Data Mart - Tabular data, reports, engineering data
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources - List of Environmental Agencies in Illinois
Farmland Protection and Ag Areas
Local Links
Environmental Education
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources - educational resources available on Illinois trees, mammals, insects, birds and much more; contests, grants, items for loan, activity ideas and more.
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Illinois ENTICE - Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education - Enhance your teaching by including Illinois' natural resources in your lessons. The ENTICE program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) can show you how!
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University of Illinois - Schools Online - awesome interactive experience - sections titled: The Great Plant Escape, The Adventures of Herman (a worm), The All-Star River Explorers, Dr. Arbor Talks Trees, Let's Talk about Insects, A Walk in the Woods, Out on a Limb, Trees are Terrific..., The Great Corn Adventure
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Choose Environmental Excellence - Environmental Education Links