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.

  • Water Supply & Industry Partnerships: 2017-18 Update

    Dec 1, 2019 12:00 pm by Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Team2019 Biennial Report

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    The Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association works in concert with water supply officials for Lake Springfield, Lake Decatur, Lake Vermilion, and Lake Bloomington/Evergreen to assess nitrate levels on a monthly basis and evaluate how nitrogen management practices can help keep levels well below 10 ppm. Along with IFCA, the Sangamon County SWCD and Springfield’s City Water, Light, and Power are partners on a 319 project to conduct N WATCH™ soil nitrogen sampling and to continue nitrogen rate trials with cooperating farmers, ensuring that the MRTN watershed recommendation is current and that farmers are using it. In 2018, nitrate levels in Lake Springfield were particularly low (below 2 ppm) all season long. The association also develops and distributes timely bulletins and other communication pieces focused on specific 4R practices in these watersheds.