This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Natural resources and the environment: Ecology'.
Natural resources and the environment:
Ecology
Applications now Available for Two Educational Grants (2009, October 23) [1509**09]
Press Release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (IDNR) Division of Education and The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) are working together to offer the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant and the Rain Garden Initiative grant programs for 2009.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates (2009)
Poster designed for use by Illinois teachers or parents. Correlated to Illinois Board of Education state standards.
Aquatic Resources: A Crossword Puzzle
Poster and teacher guide designed for use by Illinois teachers or parents. Correlated to Illinois Board of Education state standards.
Arboles de Illinois
Leaves and trees poster and teacher guide designed for use by Illinois teachers or parents. Correlated to Illinois Board of Education state standards. This poster is in Spanish
Attitudes of Residents in the Greater Chicago Region Toward Prescribed Burns and Ecological Restoration (2002) [Report SR-02-02]
A self-administered mail survey of 8,079 residents in 9 counties of the Southwestern region of Lake Michigan (6 in Illinois, 2 in northwestern Indiana, 1 in Wisconsin) was undertaken during February through April 2002 to determine residents value orientation, attitudes toward, and knowledge of ecological restoration in tall-grass prairies and oak savannas of the region. Specific focus was given to attitudes toward prescribed burns as a management practice. A total of 1,690 (21%) completed questionnaires were received. Although the overall response rate was low, the original sample reflected an over-sampling of the 9 counties. The final response was within the 95% confidence interval for a bivariate response given the population of the region. The results of the survey are the basis of this report.
Cahokia Creek/Holiday Shores Lake watershed TMDL Report (2007, August) [IEPA/BOW/07-019]
This report documents the analysis and findings of the TMDL development for water segments within this watershed. Illinois is required to identify water bodies that do not meet water quality standards and to determine the Total Maximum Daily Load for pollutants causing the impairment.
Colores de Otono de Illinois (2006)
Posters and teacher guides designed for use by Illinois teachers or parents. Correlated to Illinois Board of Education state standards. Poster is of fall color leaves and the names of each one. Poster is in Spanish.
CP38: State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Restoring Grassland and Wetland Habitat in the Southern Till Plain Natural Division
This brochure describes a targeted initiative for landowners aimed to bolster prairie and wetland wildlife such as prairie-chickens, quail, waterfowl and songbirds. This initiative rolls out the new continuous Conservation Reserve Program practice called SAFE or CP38.
Environmental Education Resources for Teachers
Environmental education covers a broad range of topics from recycling and pollution to natural resources and wildlife. Environmental education programs target all ages from preschool children to graduate students. This guide focuses on resources for teaching K-12 students about the environmental effects of pollution and waste and strategies for improving the environment. It also includes some industrial chemistry resources. This reference guide includes links to classroom activities, background and policy information, standards, and reference sources that teachers can use to develop their own environmental education lesson plans. Because the scope of the topic is so broad, this is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Rather, it is designed to give you some places to start looking for resources. Information to help you continue your research at your local library is included at the end of the guide.
Environmental Novels: An Annotated Bibliography
Environmental issues provide the backdrop for an array of novels, from suspense to romance to comedy. This Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library bibliography includes books for young adults and adults.