Organization | • | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | [X] |
| | 61: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | An advantage of planting prairie forbs on capped landfills is that once the plants become established their long roots hold the soil in place and virtually eliminate erosion. The Illinois EPA used this alternative method of maintaining landfills in Taylorville. Interviews with prairie restoration specialists, environmental protection specialists, and IEPA project managers share the story of the planting and annual burning of former landfills, and the resulting effective and inexpensive alternative to maintaining them. 14:33 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040487 Original UID: 20664 FIRST WORD: Prairie | |
| 62: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 April | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | What would be your reaction if a utility company announced that they were going to remove potentially hazardous material from the ground in your community? Chances are you would have many questions. Ameren CIPS, an electrical provider in Cass County, made such an announcement to the residents of Beardstown, Illinois. This program talks with company representatives, community residents, and Illinois EPA project managers about the remediation efforts. 10:42 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040492 Original UID: 20665 FIRST WORD: Beardstown | |
| 63: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 February | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois EPA uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to accurately locate specific areas on a site that may not easily be distinguished by reference points to determine areas that are in need of testing for contamination. Learn about the use of GPS in the remediation of six sites in the Chicago area, and hear from field staffers and Agency director Tom Skinner. 7:06 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040493 Original UID: 20666 FIRST WORD: Southeast | |
| 64: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 December | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In late July 2000, an abundance of accidental mercury spills were discovered in a number of homes in the Chicago area. The problem was the result of the removal and replacement of outdated mercury-containing gas regulators. This program deals with the mercury discovery, and the subsequent involvement by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the IEPA and USEPA. 9:56 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040504 Original UID: 20668 FIRST WORD: Dealing | |
| 65: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 November | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | All people have the right to know what is in their drinking water and where it comes from. The Consumer Confidence Report provides an opportunity for water suppliers to educate consumers about the sources and quality of their drinking water and to involve them in decisions about it. Did you read yours this year? (Hint: It came with the water bill.) Professionals talk about misunderstandings concerning what the report is and why it is important for you to be aware of it. 7:43 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040505 Original UID: 20669 FIRST WORD: Consumer | |
| 66: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 September | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Thirty-three "orphan" landfills that no longer accept waste but were never properly sealed and closed were identified last year by Illinois EPA as a critical environmental problem that needed to be addressed. The legislature appropriated the funds and Governor Ryan signed the funding measure including $50 million in the Illinois FIRST program for tackling problems. Learn about what is being done at the abandoned Western Lion and Service Disposal #1 Landfill sites in Coles County. 7:43 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040506 Original UID: 20670 FIRST WORD: Western | |
| 67: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 August | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A program developed by former Director Mary Gade and Governor Jim Edgar, the GEC Summer Internship provides opportunities for college students to get a valuable first-hand knowledge of issues and careers in the environmental field through work experience with the Illinois EPA. Additionally, interns participate in team-building exercises and tour facilities that the Agency regulates. This program talks to interns about their summer at IEPA. 12:57 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040508 Original UID: 20671 FIRST WORD: Governor's | |
| 68: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Earth Stewardship Day is a chance for 4th graders throughout Sangamon County to learn about the importance of the Earth's environment and resources. Held annually at the State Fairgrounds, students play games and listen to presenters from the sponsoring state agencies, as well as local and county groups. Students, teachers and event coordinators talk about the unique learning experience offered. 8:08 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040509 Original UID: 20672 FIRST WORD: Earth | |
| 69: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 April | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The remediation of closed military bases returns otherwise unusable property back into usable land, as well as providing employment resulting in economic revitalization of communities. The former Glenview Naval Air Station, a property with over 1300 acres, was one of the first and most successful remediation efforts of its kind in the United States. A brief history of the base is covered and interviews explain the IEPA's role in the project. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040510 Original UID: 20673 FIRST WORD: Glenview | |
| 70: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 March | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Open dumpsites found throughout Illinois at the bottom of ravines, in abandoned lots, and along roadsides can threaten the health of humans, wildlife and the environment. If allowed to remain, they often grow larger and attract more dumping by others. Learn how local law enforcement officials and the Illinois EPA deal with this problem and hear from a former "dumper" on the fines and punishment imposed for his actions. 8:26 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040511 Original UID: 20674 FIRST WORD: Illegal | |
| 71: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 August | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A series of three PSAs were done by Director Doug Scott of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, encouraging citizens to report illegal dumping in their communities. A script of all three radio spots is included. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040514 Original UID: 20677 FIRST WORD: Open | |
| 72: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2009 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Several organizations in Illinois have teamed together with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to create drug disposal sites within the state. These sites were created in order to provide an environmentally safe method of disposing of old, expired, and unwanted medication. | | | | Date Created: | 03 18 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040517 Original UID: 20680 FIRST WORD: Medication | |
| 73: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Two PSAs on the proper disposal of unwanted medication/pharmaceuticals. These two spots feature Director Doug Scott. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040518 Original UID: 20681 FIRST WORD: Medication | |
| 74: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Contains two public service announcements featuring "Pill Bottle Phil" asking people to dispose of unwanted/unused medications by not flushing them. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040519 Original UID: 20682 FIRST WORD: Medication | |
| 75: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2009 February | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the economic recovery package recently signed by President Obama, includes significant funding for several loan programs currently administered by the Illinois EPA. This fact sheet is intended to update potential loan applicants and other interested parties on the Illinois EPAs process for distribution of the funding base. | | | | Date Created: | 03 02 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040526 Original UID: 20684 FIRST WORD: American | |
| 76: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2009 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Three posters used in the campaign to teach citizens not to flush unused pharmaceuticals. | | | | Date Created: | 02 26 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040527 Original UID: 20683 FIRST WORD: Don't | |
| 77: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This Fact Sheet and Guidelines document is to assist the applicant in understanding the objectives of the Illinois Clean Diesel Grant Program and the types of projects that the Illinois EPA is interested in funding. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040530 Original UID: 20687 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 78: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This Fact Sheet and Guidelines document is to assist the applicant in understanding the objectives of the Illinois Clean School Bus Program and the types of school bus projects that the Illinois EPA is interested in funding. | | | | Date Created: | 05 14 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040531 Original UID: 20688 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 79: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2009 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This fact sheets gives information on the law prohibiting diesel vehicles of more than 8000 pounds from idling more than 10 minutes. This includes heavy-duty trucks and buses. | | | | Date Created: | 02 19 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040532 Original UID: 20689 FIRST WORD: New | |
| 80: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2008 August | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This brochure gives basic information on diesel truck idling and alternatives to idling. | | | | Date Created: | 02 11 2009 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040533 Original UID: 20690 FIRST WORD: What | |
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