Aurora, Highland Park, & Springfield win awards for energy-saving upgrades at Public Water Supply facilities, saving over 715,000 kWh annually! 🌍💧 Learn more: bit.ly/3WWwais City of Aurora, IL Highland Park, IL City of Springfield

Catch up on the latest from the Hypoxia Task Force! 📢 The July quarterly newsletter is out now! Check it out here: bit.ly/3MlFLum

🚨 Get certified in evaluating visible emissions at Smoke School in Springfield this October! Classes run from October 23-24, with an initial certification lecture on October 22 for newcomers. Register by October 18 to secure your spot! 🌐 Sign up today: bit.ly/3QVvHeW

We had an amazing time at the Du Quoin State Fair! 🎡 Fairgoers played Plinko with us while learning about reducing, reusing, and recycling. ♻️ The 1,600-acre fairgrounds, once a mine site, have been beautifully reclaimed and repurposed—showcasing sustainability in action! 🌟

Looking for a career with us? 🌎 Our HR team is hitting the road this fall! Check out where we’ll be or visit our events page for more info: bit.ly/3AT3bVq

📢 Attention Drinking Water Operators! Starting Monday, Sept 9, exams in Springfield will be held at IL Department of Ag. 🗓️ Check the schedule for other dates & locations across Illinois: bit.ly/3MCNkg8 Got questions? Email: [email protected] 💧

#llinoisFarmers have a lot of tools in their belt when it comes to #SoilConservation and providing #WildlifeHabitat. In the latest NLR podcast, three farmers share their experience with #FilterStrips, #Bioreactors, #BufferStrips, and #Wetlands. go.illinois.edu/Episode66NLR

Today is #WorldEVDay, and we're charge-ing forward to enhance the availability of charging stations across the state. The grants, totaling $25.3M and made available through the NEVI Program, will boost reliability and accessibility for Illinois travelers. prez.ly/gxSc

🌍🚗 Its #WorldEVDay! We are proud to partner with @WorldEVDay to support clean transportation. With EV grants and charging stations, we're driving Illinois toward a cleaner future. Together, we’re building a greener Illinois! ⚡️💚

The Illinois EPA has released its 2024 Draft Enhanced Public Participation Plan! This plan outlines new strategies for boosting public engagement and advancing environmental justice 💬 🗓️ Comments are open until Nov 8, 2024. 🔗 bit.ly/4dSnkcX

Our HR team is hitting the road this week! 🚗 Join us at a University of Illinois career fair this week and explore exciting career opportunities with us! 🌎 For more details: bit.ly/3AT3bVq

Join us today at the University of Illinois CEE Fall 2024 Job Fair! We’ll be at the Illini Union until 4 PM—come chat with us about exciting career opportunities at Illinois EPA! 🌎

We are excited to announce our Fall 2024 Webinar Series and Field Day for the Illinois EPA Public Water Infrastructure Energy Assessment Program! Learn all the details & register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/pwi_events

Keep your recycling tangler-free! 🚫 Items like plastic bags, hoses, cords, ropes, and lights can damage equipment and shut down the recycling process. Let's all do our part to keep the process running smoothly! ♻️ Learn more about recycling: bit.ly/3MJIY7r

September is Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! 🧪The Illinois EPA Lab analyzes 32,000+ samples annually, working with 500+ drinking water facilities and partnering with the Bureaus of Water and Land to ensure Illinoisans have access to clean lakes and drinking water 💧

Edge-of-field practices reduce #NutrientLoss, improve #WildlifeHabitats, and support long-term #sustainability. Check out the latest NLR Blog on this topic: go.illinois.edu/Edge-of-Field-… IL Department of Ag Illinois EPA Illinois Extension

Congratulations to James Jennings on his appointment as the next Director of the Illinois EPA! With extensive experience and dedication, we are confident that under his leadership, the Illinois EPA will continue to thrive.

🚗 Our HR team is back on the road this week! Catch us at the SIU Carbondale Fall 2024 Job Fair tomorrow. Learn about career opportunities with Illinois EPA! 💻 Explore careers: work4.illinois.gov 🔗 See what other events we'll be at this fall: bit.ly/3AT3bVq

🛢️ Decatur area residents! Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste this weekend at Progress City, 8 AM–3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents, but pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register 👉 bit.ly/3PN9xJA

🌍 Happy #PollutionPreventionWeek! This week, we’re raising awareness about the importance of preventing pollution and keeping our communities clean. Let’s all do our part to reduce pollution and build a sustainable future for Illinois!