
World Water Day is an annual event that draws attention to the importance of our freshwater resources. It… Read more »
World Water Day is an annual event that draws attention to the importance of our freshwater resources. It… Read more »
World Water Day is an annual event that draws attention to the importance of our freshwater resources. It… Read more »
Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of… Read more »
About 30% of the average American household’s water consumption is used outdoors. More than half of that is… Read more »
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… read more
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… read more
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… read more
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… read more
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… read more
Do you consider yourself an eco-conscious gardener? Perhaps you compost. You use a rain barrel. You’ve got native… Read more »
The 2020 River Sweep event is canceled but The Conservation Foundation is declaring the entire month of May… Read more »
Join DuPage County Stormwater Management, The Conservation Foundation and SCARCE in learning how to protect water quality from… Read more »
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Join SCARCE founder Kay McKeen in a webinar to help you with simple tips to make your home… Read more »
World Water Day is an annual event that draws attention to the importance of our freshwater resources. It… Read more »
Did you know that over 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted each year in the U.S. due… Read more »
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 6 PDs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
Join the Sierra Club River Prairie Group for a free screening of “What Lies Upstream?” at the Glen Ellyn… Read more »
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing… Read more »
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free! Tour the treatment plant with… Read more »
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free! Tour the treatment plant with… Read more »
People all over the Great Lakes are cleaning up beaches next month for September Adopt-a-Beach. We’d love for… Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Together we can protect and restore our oceans On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate… Read more »
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this cool behind-the-scenes event! Join us for this unique opportunity to see… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed. This… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in the… Read more »
Help keep our rivers clean by joining your fellow community-members in this annual record-setting clean-up event! Each year,… Read more »
World Water Day is an annual event that draws attention to the importance of our freshwater resources. It… Read more »
Life as we know it would be impossible without groundwater. It is the world’s most extracted natural resource,… Read more »
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in the East Branch… Read more »
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Teachers: Earn 1.5 CEUs for completing this class. See how water pollution happens in our communities and… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
The DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) and DuPage County are hosting a winter deicing workshop for private contractors…. Read more »
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house. The Village of Carol Stream is hosting… Read more »
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center…. Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Learn the impact you have on your local watersheds and tips you can implement to become a better steward… Read more »
Join SCARCE for a program at the Glen Ellyn Public Library for this program Learn about a very… Read more »
Join over two million people world-wide stepping up in Plastic Free July in 2018. This year both Earth… Read more »
Are you looking to make a difference for the environment and your community? Protect local waterways and educate… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Kay McKeen, founder and director of SCARCE, will teach simple and easy-to-implement tricks that will help with your… Read more »
Help keep our rivers clean by joining your fellow community-members in this annual record-setting clean-up event! Each year,… Read more »
The 2018 ICAW theme is Compost! Building a Better Future. For Everyone SCARCE loves compost – it’s even… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE workshop in your watershed! This workshop… Read more »
As lakes, rivers and streams thaw, come learn how to protect them. Illinois has bountiful water assets that… Read more »
In today’s regulatory environment it is no longer enough just to install stormwater practices and hope they are… Read more »
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of After… Read more »
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn CEUs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
Do you know how valuable our urban wetlands are? Wetlands: Absorb rainwater and help reduce flooding Filter pollution… Read more »
Despite what their labeling may claim, ‘flushable’ wet wipes are wreaking havoc on our sewer systems. Though they may… Read more »
Stop by SCARCE at our annual open house! SCARCE opens it’s doors to the broader public to share… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Registration is open! Teachers: Earn 2 PD credits for completing this class. This hands-on 2-hour workshop for teachers… Read more »
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
Does your landscaping need a refresh? Native trees and shrubs add beauty as well as shade, wildlife habitat,… Read more »
The Village of Carol Stream is hosting an open house of their Water Reclamation Center, which will feature… Read more »
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center…. Read more »
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility? Here’s your chance to… Read more »
Are you looking for more service projects for your school or youth group? Do you have a waterway near… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
Join Kay McKeen of SCARCE at the Garden Club of Villa Park lecture series for a presentation on… Read more »
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
Get Your Classroom or Community Group Involved in the first annual Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week! Be a part… Read more »
This program is offered by The Conservation Foundation. To keep great regional stormwater management practices in the spotlight,… Read more »
Shedd Joins Aquariums Nationwide to Reduce Plastic Pollution Our plastic pollution problem is big and our aquariums are… Read more »
Get involved in citizen science this summer by becoming an Illinois Riverwatch certified stream monitor! Note: This is… Read more »
Re-sealing your asphalt driveway is an important step to make it last longer. Making things last as long… Read more »
April was buzzing with the excitement of Earth Flag, Ecology Flag, and Water Quality Flag ceremonies. We were… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Business and Innovation in Food Waste ReFed – a government and private sector collaboration – has released new… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
Some of our personal hygiene practices have some dirty side effects for the environment. Plastic microbeads became a… Read more »
Soil, A Vital Resource Consider life-sustaining resources. Air and water are often first to come to mind but a… Read more »
This December the SCARCE education staff got the opportunity to visit two environmental sites that had been… Read more »
The week after Halloween, a total of 31 collection sites around Illinois, from Barrington down to Alton, participated in our… Read more »
The Water Factory by John Sheaffer Clean water is everybody’s concern. This book will help you and… Read more »
Thanks to a wonderful grant from the DuPage Foundation, we have been able to help four municipalities place… Read more »
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