blog posts primary for post 1027041742 Researchers study radium in aquifers of north-central Illinois Sep 20, 2021 9:00 am Walt Kelly, Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) groundwater geochemist, answered questions about the findings of his recent study on radium levels in groundwater of the St. Peter Sandstone aquifer, with a study area in north-central Illinois. Radium levels are above the drinking water standard in many community water supply wells open to the aquifer. Share this Story Share Researchers study radium in aquifers of north-central Illinois on Facebook Share Researchers study radium in aquifers of north-central Illinois on X primary for post 2075994220 Mid-September soils across Illinois were warmer and drier than normal Sep 17, 2021 9:15 am Soils remained warm in mid-September because of hotter than normal weather across Illinois. Share this Story Share Mid-September soils across Illinois were warmer and drier than normal on Facebook Share Mid-September soils across Illinois were warmer and drier than normal on X primary for post 1106559280 Farmers show interest in Farm to Food Bank Program Sep 14, 2021 3:30 pm The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), Feeding Illinois, and other organizations are partnering to explore new, viable ways to connect farmers directly with food banks to increase the state’s food supply for the food insecure and reduce waste. Share this Story Share Farmers show interest in Farm to Food Bank Program on Facebook Share Farmers show interest in Farm to Food Bank Program on X primary for post 1927026769 PRI projects and data boost agricultural producers’ productivity Sep 9, 2021 9:15 am With some of the best farmland in the country, Illinois has a competitive advantage over other states in the agriculture sector. The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois is leveraging this advantage, investing in Illinois’ agriculture economy by offering programs, tools, and research projects to support producers and address current farming issues. Share this Story Share PRI projects and data boost agricultural producers’ productivity on Facebook Share PRI projects and data boost agricultural producers’ productivity on X primary for post 1105226754 Water Survey team launches podcast for drinking water professionals Sep 9, 2021 8:15 am The team behind WaterOperator.org and Private Well Class is launching a new podcast to strengthen connections between the many stakeholders involved in ensuring that every American has water that is safe to drink. The first two episodes of Tap Talk: The Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast are available now! Share this Story Share Water Survey team launches podcast for drinking water professionals on Facebook Share Water Survey team launches podcast for drinking water professionals on X primary for post 1401110823 Hot and stormy end to summer Sep 2, 2021 8:15 am August temperatures were largely above normal across Illinois. Because of the heat and humidity, August precipitation was accompanied by frequent severe weather events including several tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. Share this Story Share Hot and stormy end to summer on Facebook Share Hot and stormy end to summer on X primary for post 1532646149 Water Survey simulation matches progress of Gibson City flood Aug 24, 2021 2:45 pm A model simulation produced by the Illinois State Water Survey shows the progression of the flood in Gibson City from the morning to the evening of Aug. 12, 2021 Share this Story Share Water Survey simulation matches progress of Gibson City flood on Facebook Share Water Survey simulation matches progress of Gibson City flood on X primary for post 1715745916 INHS entomologists identify new family of stoneflies Aug 18, 2021 3:15 pm Entomologists at the Illinois Natural History Survey have discovered a new family of stoneflies, a finding that helps scientists studying the insects organize information and distinguish the species that need protecting. Share this Story Share INHS entomologists identify new family of stoneflies on Facebook Share INHS entomologists identify new family of stoneflies on X primary for post 1622257991 Illinois soils are slightly cooler in mid-August Aug 18, 2021 1:00 pm Soil temperatures have decreased in mid-August as cooler weather moved into the state. Share this Story Share Illinois soils are slightly cooler in mid-August on Facebook Share Illinois soils are slightly cooler in mid-August on X primary for post 1326006989 Teamwork and expertise drive success with major decarbonization projects Aug 10, 2021 10:30 am From 2018 to 2020, ISTC submitted over 200 proposals for technology R&D projects, winning more than 60 percent of those projects and bringing in more than $84 million in external funding. Major partners include the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the state of Illinois. 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