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One organization in the upper Mississippi River basin is accepting proposals for habitat restoration projects that benefit the land, the water and even people.
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13-WREX meteorologist John Jurgens discusses hazardous air conditions and hot weather that have blanketed the WNIJ listening area.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency that helps farmers protect soil and water and fight climate change. Advocates say those goals are in jeopardy.
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In Missouri and many other states, regulatory efforts have been stymied. That’s prompting fierce debates in city council chambers.
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This weekend, the Natural Land Institute is opening the Silver Creek Woods Preserve for what it calls a BioBlitz.
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Illinois is experiencing the wettest June in years.
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Days after heavy rains, strong winds, and tornadoes wreaked havoc in northern and central Illinois, another round of severe weather may be in store for Wednesday.
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A new guide for farmers' trusted advisors is out. The Nature Conservancy says it's going make regenerative agriculture easier to adopt in the Midwest and beyond.
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Funding for county-level conservation has decreased over the years, but advocates are pushing to pass a different approach that could double the money they get next year.
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The Northern Illinois Food Bank is responding to an increased need in the community after SNAP work requirements changed.
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The 'farmer-led movement' aims to shape the agricultural landscape — by strengthening soils and building community
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Even with the recent harsh winter, ticks are bad this spring. Jess Savage reports on which ticks are most prevalent in northern Illinois, and what people can do to protect themselves against tick-borne diseases.