Exploring Illinois’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy

Exploring Illinois’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy

Author: Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, Erin Garrett August 22, 2023 Duration: 24:16

With high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering our waterways and making their way to the Gulf of Mexico, Illinois is taking action to address nutrient loss and hold those nutrients in place. Rachel Curry and Nicole Haverback are the boots on the ground for this project in Illinois, and they join us on the podcast to take about the NLRS and what it means for farmers and the public.  

Links mentioned: 

Lawn to Lake

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

The Nutrient Loss Reduction Blog

Original and biennial Illinois NLRS reports
NOAA's 2023 report


Hosted by Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, and Erin Garrett, Everyday Environment Podcast is a conversation about the natural systems that shape daily life in Illinois. It’s not just about distant wilderness; it’s about the water from your tap, the trees on your street, the birds at your feeder, and the energy powering your home. Each episode pulls on a single thread-be it soil health, local wildlife, or sustainable practices-to reveal the whole intricate web we’re a part of. You’ll hear clear explanations and practical insights that make the science of our surroundings accessible and immediately relevant. The goal is to move beyond abstract concepts and foster a tangible, deeper understanding of how these environmental connections work right outside our doors. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that equip you with knowledge about the air, land, and water in your own community, making the complexities of our shared ecosystem feel a little more familiar and a lot more connected to the choices we make every day. This podcast is one part of a broader educational effort, designed to engage curious residents who want to look a bit closer at the world around them.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Spring Ephemerals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:48
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Maple Syrup Season in Illinois [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:01
Complete information soon to be posted on the Everyday Environments Webinar Series on YouTube go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentrecordings
The Wildlife We Live With [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
When people get excited about supporting wildlife on their property, they are usually referring to the ones bring us joy or whimsy or the ones that bring us some function such as pollination. But that sense of awe and wo…
Garter Snakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:58
American Songbirds benefit from Livestock Grazing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:10
Resources: https://learningstore.extension.wisc.edu/products/grassland-birds-fostering-habitats-using-rotational-grazing-p103https://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GrasslandBirdsWorkbook.pdfhttps://ww…
Soft Landings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:55
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Ponds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:32
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May Watts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:01
May Theilgaard Watts was an illinois naturalist, author, and poet who worked to develop nature themed programming and educational materials that helped people understand the world around them. You may recognize her work…