Only Rain Goes Down the Drain to Protect Rivers
February 23, 2026
Remember that “only rain goes down the drain.” Make sure nothing is dumped into storm drains to protect clean water in local rivers.
Remember that “only rain goes down the drain.” Make sure nothing is dumped into storm drains to protect clean water in local rivers.
Remember that “only rain goes down the drain.” Make sure nothing is dumped into storm drains to protect clean water in local rivers.
Follow our Garden Refresh project as we update our garden beds with beautiful, environmentally friendly native plants!
A rain garden can help solve flooding problems on your property and add attractive landscaping to your yard.
Freshwater mussels are important members of the aquatic community, but face several challenges today.
Pet waste spoils other’s enjoyment of the outdoors, degrades the water quality of local streams, and can be a public health hazard.
Pick up the poop every time, everywhere! When walking your dog, come prepared with bags and always throw the waste into a garbage bin.
Ever wonder how fish make it through our cold winters? Fish have several strategies to slow down and survive the winter.
Anti-icing is a proactive approach to clearing snow and ice. Liquid deicers are sprayed on the roads before a storm.
Salt works by lowering the freezing point of water, causing ice to melt even when the temperature is below water’s normal freezing point.
Different kinds of dragonflies have their own method for surviving (or avoiding) cold northern Illinois winters.
Leaf collection and street cleaning, especially right before it rains, can dramatically reduce the amount of nutrients entering rivers.
The nutrients in leaves can nourish your lawn and garden. Learn a few ways to use leaves a resource this fall.
Many flying insects, like dragonflies and mosquitos, spend the first part of their lives in the water before turning into flying adults.