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Natural Resources & Environment
University of Illinois Extension works hard to protect our environment. Look for conservation information and ways to preserve water quality on our website.

Featured Websites
Environmental Stewardship Composting for the Homeowner Integrated Pest Management Illinois Forestry Natural Resources, the Environment and Ecosystems Illinois Steward
Additional Websites
  • Healthy Indoor Air
    The Healthy Indoor Air web site will help you identify and prevent air quality problems and will give you the necessary solutions.
  • Take Action on Radon
    Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
  • 57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment
    Describes a variety of practical steps you can take to protect your health, your family's health, and our environment.
  • Un Paseo por el Bosque
    Aprende todo acerca de las maravillas de la naturaleza, con ¡Un Paseo por el Bosque!
  • Walk in the Woods
    Learn all about the wonders of nature by joining us for a walk in the woods!
  • Composting in the Home Garden
    Turn your yard waste into compost.
  • Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
    The Sea Grant network is dedicated to an approach that uses research, education and outreach to promote the wise use of our nation's coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources for a sustainable economy and environment.
  • Groundcovers to Know and Use
    Everything you ever wanted to know about groundcovers including a directory of 35 different groundcovers.
  • Living with Wildlife in Illinois
    This website provides residents of Illinois with information about how to coexist with Illinois wildlife.
Natural Resources & Environment Resources

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News & Updates
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Podcasts

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Upcoming Events

Design and Use of Windbreaks telenet
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
November 12, 2009

Soil & Water Management Workshop
Sycamore, Illinois (DeKalb County)
February 10, 2010

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123
FAX: 630-955-1180
dupage_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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