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When river restoration benefits both native and invasive species

adminJune 23, 2026Climate Change, Endangered Species, Field Studies

When river restoration benefits both native and invasive species June 23, 2026 | Climate Change | In recent years, removing dams and other barriers from rivers has become one of the most widely adopted strategies … Read More

Mother Nature was right all along: re-meandering rivers improve habitats

adminMay 26, 2026Climate Change, Endangered Species, Field Studies

Mother Nature was right all along: re-meandering rivers improve habitats May 26, 2026 | Climate Change | For centuries, humans believed they could improve on nature by straightening rivers and creeks into efficient, engineered channels. … Read More

Growing tea isn’t for the faint of heart

adminJanuary 26, 2026Climate Change, Field Studies

Growing tea isn’t for the faint of heart January 26, 2026 | Climate Change | This month’s frigid temperatures have many of us reaching for a hot, comforting drink. Few warm-ups are as popular as … Read More

Notes From the Road: Catching the Anomaly: A Site Identification Trip Through the Rock River Watershed

adminOctober 27, 2025Climate Change, Field Studies

Notes From the Road: Episode 1 Catching the Anomaly: A Site Identification Trip Through the Rock River WatershedOctober 27, 2025 | Climate ChangeImage caption: image of USGS gage stations throughout the state of Illinois, collecting … Read More

Oktoberfest: Preserving Beer Means Protecting Our Environment

adminSeptember 29, 2025Climate Change

Oktoberfest: Preserving Beer Means Protecting Our Environment September 29, 2025 | Climate Change | Oktoberfest may be the world’s biggest beer festival, but behind the music and steins lies a remarkable story of science and … Read More

Adapting Environmental Modeling and Forecasting to Predict Climate Change’s Unpredictable Impacts

adminAugust 27, 2025Climate Change, Modeling

Adapting Environmental Modeling and Forecasting to Predict Climate Change’s Unpredictable Impacts August 27, 2025 | Climate ChangeAs our climate continues to shift, environmental modeling and forecasting are rising to the forefront as indispensable scientific tools. … Read More

Waterborne’s Seasoned Approach to Extreme Weather in the Midwest: A Growing Concern for Natural Areas and Agriculture

adminJuly 28, 2025Climate Change, Field Studies

Waterborne’s Seasoned Approach to Extreme Weather in the Midwest: A Growing Concern for Natural Areas and Agriculture July 28, 2025 | Climate Change | The American Midwest’s rich farmland, diverse natural habitats, and strong rural … Read More

Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms: A Growing Environmental Concern

adminApril 23, 2025Climate Change, Field Studies, Modeling

Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms: A Growing Environmental Concern April 23, 2025 | Climate Change | by: Martha M. Gerig, Ph.D.Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are rapid overgrowths of algae in water systems, often forming thick, green … Read More

With Commercial Honey Bees Suffering Heavy Losses This Year, It’s Time to Consider Native Pollinators Instead

adminMarch 25, 2025Climate Change, Endangered Species, Field Studies, Pollinator

With Commercial Honey Bees Suffering Heavy Losses This Year, it’s Time to Consider Native Pollinators Instead March 25, 2025 | Climate Change | Recent reports of alarming losses within the commercial honey bee industry have … Read More

Greenhouse gas emissions: why monitoring and action is critical in agricultural landscapes

adminJanuary 28, 2025Climate Change, Field Studies, Modeling, Pollinator

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Why Monitoring and Action Is Critical In Agricultural Landscapes January 28, 2025 | Climate Change | While most people are familiar with the term “greenhouse gas” as it pertains to the carbon … Read More