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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.

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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
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