Environmental Progress

Illinois EPA Volume XXVIII, Number 1 Spring 2003

An inexpensive low-tech approach is proving highly effective in clearing ponds where algae is a problem. See story inside

Employees of the Month
Director’s Viewpoint:
Illinois continues to be a leader in air, land and water improvements
East St. Louis lead threat avoided
Soil accumulations put children at risk
In-Depth Chicago waterway system study is planned
Focus will be on expanding uses of urban waterways
Landscape waste and open burning
Regulation of landscape waste disposal is basically a local option
SCALE grants energize stream and lakeshore improvements
Federal funds underwrite costs of supplies for varied projects
Barley straw works wonders on suspended algae solids
Bundle it, float it, and watch it rot
Brownfields grants approved for 17 communities
Recipients announced at annual conference in Springfield
Drive to survive
Alternative fuel vehicles briefly tie up at the Executive Mansion
Electric generating units to reduce major pollutant
Illinois is first Midwestern state to implement rules
Turning kids on to science
Annual career conference helps foster interest among students
Scouts clean up along Lincoln Trail
Hikers clean up trail, earn a patch, and make money from recycling
Young artists, writers target Clean Water Everywhere for Everyone
Fifth and sixth graders recognized at honors reception
Green classrooms are clean classrooms
Educational materials can be hazardous
TREAD targets illegal tire dumps
Eyesores are also potential health hazards
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