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.

  • 4R4U: A Nutrient Stewardship Partnership: 2015-16 Update

    Dec 1, 2017 12:00 pm by Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Team2017 Biennial Report

    In 2016, IFB and GROWMARK announced a new initiative called 4R4U to demonstrate and investigate 4R nutrient stewardship practices at the local level. This statewide partnership, which also includes CFBs and the FS companies, is a pilot program to bring added use, awareness, and knowledge on nutrient stewardship through the 4R approach. Local test plots will be used to compare the effects of a range of practices on nutrient stewardship. Each of the 11 local partnerships depends on the cooperation and innovation of farmers and agricultural retailers. Practices that are being demonstrated and investigated on the local level include N-rates, multiple nitrogen applications, stabilizers, no-till planting, cover crops, and soil samples.