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.

  • Calumet Stormwater Collaborative: 2015-16 Update

    Dec 1, 2017 12:00 pm by Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Team2017 Biennial ReportEducationUrban StormwaterWatershed Based PlanningWatershed Groups

    The Calumet Stormwater Collaborative (CSC) has been going strong for over three years, and, with more than 40 agencies participating, it continues to grow. The collaborative has developed free, online green infrastructure design templates for communities, a new data mapping tool for the region, and a logic model for green infrastructure training and maintenance programs.

    Additionally, through the work of CSC, the Metropolitan Planning Council was awarded a grant from Illinois EPA to create supplemental planning documents for four sub-watersheds in Cook County, including the Calumet region. This will allow communities in these sub-watersheds to apply for Section 319 grants.