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.

  • 4R Metric Survey - 2017-18 Update

    Dec 1, 2019 12:00 pm by Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Team2019 Biennial ReportAgricultureNon-point SourcesResearch

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    • 4R metrics

    In February 2019, IFCA surveyed its retail members about fertilizer application practices based on the 4R Code of Practice. This survey captured fall fertilizer application practices for 2018, including the percentage of acres treated with 4R practices. Going forward, IFCA will survey its members every winter and summer to capture fall and spring fertilizer-application practices. The 4R metric survey results can be combined with results from the survey conducted by NASS to get a better understanding of the adoption of voluntary practices over time to reduce nutrient losses.

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