IFCA works in concert with water supply officials in Lake Springfield, Lake Decatur, Lake Vermilion, and Lake Bloomington/Evergreen to assess nitrate levels on a regular basis and evaluate how nitrogen management practices can help keep levels well below 10 ppm. Along with IFCA, Sangamon County SWCD, and Springfield’s City Water, Light, and Power are partners on an Illinois EPA 319 project to conduct nitrogen rate trials, ensuring that the MRTN watershed recommendation is current. IFCA also provides these watershed partners with assistance in organizing educational meetings and providing helpful articles on 4R practices
