Illinois EPA

10/03/2023

The Illinois EPA is at the Illinois State University Fall Career Fair until 5pm today. Come stop by our stand at the Bone Student Center to learn about the agency and our employment opportunities!

10/03/2023

The newest Illinois EPA curriculum unit is live! "What Should I Do With This Trash?" 🗑️ is NGSS-aligned and available to teachers and parents at no cost. It is geared towards upper elementary and middle school educators and is also adaptable. Check it out at: bit.ly/3JjSrRC.

09/25/2023

And we are officially in Fall! 🍂🎃
Check out these tips to help prepare for the temperature change and to have an environmentally friendly Fall!

09/18/2023

Illinois EPA is an Office of Energy Manager/Policy Advisor. The Office of Energy administers state and federal funds to support energy efficiency, resiliency & clean energy. Position located in Springfield. Apply by October 2:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN, Option 1 (Manager/Policy Advisor, Office of Energy) - 4007001

08/31/2023

Labor day is right around the corner! Celebrate this weekend while keeping some of these waste reducing tips in mind!

08/30/2023

The Illinois EPA is two Environmental Protection Engineers for the Source Monitoring Unit of Compliance in Des Plaines to observe and evaluate source compliance with emissions testing and monitoring requirements. Visit the link below for details:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UPWARD MOBILITY)-1379100

08/29/2023

The Illinois EPA is seeking two Environmental Protection Engineers to perform engineering duties associated with air pollution compliance reviews and regulations. Qualified individuals can find more details and application instructions here:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UPWARD MOBILITY)-1379100

08/25/2023

Illinois EPA is an Environmental Education Coordinator to work in Chicago serving northern Illinois. Experienced in public speaking, communicating complex scientific materials to school kids & organizing large events? Apply by Sept 8: https://bit.ly/47Kys8R

08/24/2023

The Illinois EPA is offering an upcoming Smoke School course on October 24-October 26, 2023. The lecture will include discussion of visible emissions and the finer points of reading opacity. Click here for more information and registration instructions:

Please complete this registration form and check the appropriate boxes in order to be enrolled in the Evaluation of Visible Emissions class being offered in Springfield, Illinois, during the week of April 20, 2020. Persons not attending but who would

08/23/2023

As summer winds down, are you looking to dispose of old chemicals, cleaners, and more? Illinois EPA has announced six one-day Household Hazardous Waste collection events for this Fall! Find the one-day & long-term locations, and links for pre-registration at http://bit.ly/3E8A1Qo.

08/22/2023

Attn: IL Community Water Supplies - Illinois EPA has issued a $10 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity to create final lead service line inventories. See the details and the 120 communities receiving $4.3 million in grants from our second round of funding at http://bit.ly/3QMebJZ.

08/21/2023

The Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund has invested over a half billion dollars in drinking water and wastewater projects in Illinois to provide clean water to our residents and improved infrastructure for stormwater and wastewater needs. See all the projects at: bit.ly/3QOM1hA

08/21/2023

Here’s to learning, making new friends, and having a great year! The new school year is here and Illinois EPA wants to remind you of how to have a sustainable back-to-school with these tips!

08/21/2023

We had an amazing time at the 2023 Illinois State Fair! Thank you to all of our Illinois EPA volunteers and all of the fair visitors that stopped by Conservation World and the Governor's Tent. We look forward to seeing you next year!

08/18/2023

It's a beautiful day to head out to the Illinois State Fair! Illinois EPA is out at Conservation World and the Governor's Tent. Learn about how solar energy works and how a bulb lights. Try our energy word scramble, solar car and crank generator.

08/18/2023

There's still time to head out to Conservation World to see Illinois EPA! We have interactive games and educational information for young visitors. Check out Illinois Department of Natural Resources's website bit.ly/3YGttlv for schedules, maps and more!

08/17/2023

It was a beautiful day yesterday at the Illinois State Fair! If you were out and about you may have ran into Illinois EPA's Director Kim. He was hanging out in Conservation World and the Governor's Tent to see our volunteer staff and meet fair visitors 🎡🎟️

08/16/2023

It's Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair! Stop by the Governor's Tent and say hi to Kristi, Chris and Sam from Illinois EPA. See if you can complete our "Did You Know..." fill in the blank fact sheet!

08/15/2023

Congratulations to Brittany for winning the first rain barrel from the Illinois EPA giveaway at the Illinois State Fair! There is still time to enter the drawing for the second rain barrel. Head out to Conservation World this week for your chance to win!

08/15/2023

It's "Twosday" at the Illinois State Fair! Don't miss $2 admission and a chance to hang out with Illinois EPA at Conservation World and the Governor's Tent. Learn about energy education and enter the raffle for a rain barrel!

08/14/2023

Stop by the Governor's Tent at the Illinois State Fair to chat with Illinois EPA's Greg Dunn and Tesch Woods! There you will find an interactive display promoting environmental education curriculum. "How Does a Bulb Light?" focuses on energy efficiency & generation. bit.ly/2ZZMntA

08/14/2023

Come see Illinois EPA at the Illinois State Fair! We'll be at Conservation World and the Governor's tent promoting energy education. Don't forget to put your name in the raffle for a rain barrel!

For more info about the exhibits: http://bit.ly/3s3mTt0

08/10/2023

The next EV Rebate Program Funding Cycle will open November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Applications & instructions will be made available on October 18. Applicants must apply during the rebate cycle window and within 90 days of the purchase of the vehicle. For more: bit.ly/454roCe

07/27/2023

With temperatures being so high take some time to save energy in your home and keep costs down.

1. Use window coverings.
2. Operate your thermostat efficiently.
3. Use fans to cool your home.
4. Add caulk to seal air leaks.

For more info: https://bit.ly/44KpM0v

07/27/2023

An Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and/or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the air quality index for multiple days in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

07/27/2023

Illinois EPA has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for the rest of today - Friday, July 28 for the Chicago Metropolitan Area (Cook & surrounding counties). Check http://AIRNow.gov for air quality forecasts, current air quality & tips to protect your health & reduce pollution.

AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.

07/26/2023

Stay up to date with air quality in your area with the Air Quality Index. The color-coded system classifies air quality from Good (Green) to Hazardous (Maroon). More information about how the U.S. Air Quality Index works can be found here: https://bit.ly/3rN2Zmc

07/26/2023

Illinois EPA is hiring an emergency responder to work in Mount Carmel, Wabash Co. with an emphasis on oil production site releases & coordination with federal, state & local entities in all weather conditions. More info & application instructions here: https://bit.ly/43XITDb

07/25/2023

What's up with the air quality?🌬️Illinois EPA & Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have expanded our messaging to keep you aware of your local air quality. The Air Pollution Action Day program is now Statewide to help protect your health! See http://bit.ly/3rPDKzl for more & get alerts at http://enviroflash.info

07/25/2023

The Village of Dixmoor is receiving $14 million in funding from Illinois EPA for the rehabilitation of water distribution systems and removal of lead service lines. The Village will replace an estimated 312 lead service lines within the community. For more info: bit.ly/3QduNKC

07/13/2023

This month is ! Lakes are highly valued, but they can be quite fragile. It is key that we bring attention to the importance of protecting our lakes year-round!

07/05/2023

During , it is vital that we do our part to avoid single-use plastics.
➡️A plastic bottle is estimated to take 450+ years to decompose.
➡️Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces (micro & nanoplastics), which are harmful to our health and the environment.
Take action!

07/03/2023

Planning your 4th of July BBQ?🍖🎆
Celebrate your holiday while staying mindful about your waste!
This checklist can help with some tips to reduce waste:

06/28/2023

Particle pollution from wildfire smoke is made of fine particles (2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller) that can cause a number of serious health problems, including asthma attacks, heart attacks, and strokes. People who are at greater risk are encouraged to pay attention to air quality forecasts such as www.airnow.gov.

To learn more about how smoke from fire can affect your health, go to: https://bit.ly/3CQJ6wF

06/27/2023

Particulate Matter, or particle pollution, in the air can cause a number of serious health problems. It is important to monitor your local air quality closely to see if you may be at risk. Learn more at:https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/air-quality-guide-for-particle-pollution_0.pdf

06/27/2023

06/27/2023

An Air Quality Alert is in effect Tue, 6/27 - Wed, 6/28. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has moved into the region. Residents should take precautions & follow doctor prescribed regimen. To stay up to date on the latest air quality in your area, visit:

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is moving hundreds of miles into the U.S., pushing air quality into the unhealthy or worse categories in areas from the mid-Atlantic through the Northeast and parts of the Upper Great Lakes. Explore the Fire & Smoke Map for more details.

06/26/2023

To end the campaign, Illinois EPA would like to highlight some of Illinois’ streams and rivers to show how important they are in creating the state’s natural beauty and biodiversity.

06/23/2023

Through a collaboration of partners, students learned about the Mississippi River with hands-on experiences. They were taught about its watershed, the different habitats, mussels, how trash ends up in the river, and why caring about the quality of water is important. Living Lands and Waters Partners of Scott County Watersheds

06/23/2023

To end , think native! Native plants provide food for pollinators and birds. This supports wildlife, promotes biodiversity, and practices stewardship over our Natural Heritage. University of Illinois Extension has great resources about native plants at

June 9, 2023 Brown takes on new role focused on water management URBANA, Ill. — Not enough rainfall puts plants at risk during dry months; on the other hand, it can be frustrating when a swift rain floods a lawn or washes away landscaping. Research shows that rainfall will come harder and faster a...