Illinois NLRS Program and Project Narratives

This site features NGO partner program and project narratives, searchable by title, date, and categories. These narratives have been reported in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) annual reports and updates. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all nutrient loss-related initiatives across Illinois.

The NLRS is a statewide, collaborative effort aimed at reducing the levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering Illinois waterways. This page specifically highlights NGO-led efforts that have contributed to the strategy since 2023.

  • Edge-of-Field Partnership for Saturated Buffers - 2019-20 Update

    Dec 1, 2021 12:00 pm by Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Team2021 Biennial ReportAgricultureEducationNon-point SourcesResearchTechnical Assistance

    The Saturated Buffer Partnership was established in 2019. The Saturated Buffer Partnership is a five-year collaboration between Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association Inc., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and NRCS. The purpose of this partnership is to install a saturated buffer each year and to support research into the impact of saturated buffers on water quality at each site for the five year collaboration period, and beyond. The first saturated buffer was installed in the spring of 2019 in Moultrie County. Plans are in development for the second installation after COVID-related delays.

    For more information, see illica.net/2019-saturated-buffer-partnership