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May 2021 Eco-Extraordinaires
Posts Tagged: stormwater
April showers bring….seasonal flooding
As many a homeowner knows, flooding is a major issue in the midwest. Not only does it impact… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires February 2020
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Beyond the Basics: Designing for and Uncertain Future
Join DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation for the 2020 Beyond the Basics Stormwater Management Seminar… Read more »
Healthy Rivers, Healthy Streams Workshop
Join us to learn about innovative programs in DuPage County that are improving the water quality of our… Read more »
Elmhurst Quarry Public Tours
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility? Here’s your chance to… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in the… Read more »
West Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed. This… Read more »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will be presented their… Read more »
Green Infrastructure Seminar for MS4 Communities
Geared toward MS4 communities, this FREE seminar will inform attendees on common green infrastructure practices, focusing specifically on… Read more »
November Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Salt Creek Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwaterr Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE Lunch and Learn workshop in your… Read more »
West Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in your… Read more »
Webinar: Compost Use in Storm Water Management and Erosion Control
Using compost to manage storm water and control erosion is a proven Best Management Practice (BMP) in the… Read more »
Innovations in Stream Restoration Webcast
SWM is hosting a Center for Watershed Protection webcast focusing on stream restoration. This program will explore several… Read more »
Protect Your Water! Teacher & Community Workshop
Teachers: Earn 1.5 CEUs for completing this class. See how water pollution happens in our communities and… Read more »
Environmental Town Hall Forum
Join House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, State Senator John F. Curran, and State Representative David S. Olsen, for… Read more »
Storm Drain Medallions: A Simple Environmental Service Project with Lasting Impact
Are you looking to make a difference for the environment and your community? Protect local waterways and educate… Read more »
Salt Creek Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a free workshop in your watershed! This workshop… Read more »
Lunch ‘n Learn Webcast: Bioretention Design Modifications
Bioretention is a popular stormwater practice in many areas, and there have been many advances in the design,… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE workshop in your watershed! This workshop… Read more »
Stream & BMP Monitoring Webcast
In today’s regulatory environment it is no longer enough just to install stormwater practices and hope they are… Read more »
County Stormwater Meeting for Wheaton Residents
Wheaton residents are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by DuPage County Stormwater Management during the regularly… Read more »
West Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge
Register Your Team! Sponsorship Information Join SCARCE and… Read more »
Hot Topics November 2017
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
Orders Due: Westmont Native Tree & Shrub Sale
Does your landscaping need a refresh? Native trees and shrubs add beauty as well as shade, wildlife habitat,… Read more »
Pick Up: Westmont Native Tree & Shrub Sale
Does your landscaping need a refresh? Native trees and shrubs add beauty as well as shade, wildlife habitat,… Read more »
Tours of Mainstream Pumping Station & McCook Reservoir
For a limited-time public tours are available of the latest engineering marvels being completed by the Metropolitan Water… Read more »
Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Public Tours
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility? Here’s your chance to… Read more »
Green STEM: Water Dynamics
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn CEUs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
Beyond the Basics Stormwater Mangement Field Tour
This program is offered by The Conservation Foundation. To keep great regional stormwater management practices in the spotlight,… Read more »
Hot Topics March 2017
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
Full Steam Ahead! Living Waters Course in Review
Smooth Sailing for Teacher Education Course Living Waters, SCARCE’s water-focused graduate credit course for teachers, just finished it’s… Read more »