Henry County SWCD Contact Information
301 East North Street
Cambridge, Illinois 61238
Phone: 309.937.5263, extension 3
Fax: 309.937.2171
Monica.Stevens@il.nacdnet.net
Sharon.Matson@il.nacdnet.net
Visit our website at www.henrycountyilswcd.com
“When the land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by his land – when both end up better by reason of their partnership – then we have conservation.”
- Aldo Leopold
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Articles
Conservation Notes: Conservation is for Everyone
2010-07-21 09:49
It takes over 500 years for one inch of topsoil to form. As urban or rural residents, it is imperative that we protect soil from erosion by wind and rain. We all need to be conservationists. Each of us needs to do our part in being good stewards of the land and conserving and protecting our...
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Conservation Notes: Must be Doing Something Right
2010-06-23 08:40
On my four-wheeler rides back and forth from our farms, I have observed the variety and amount of wildlife in the countryside... Monarch Butterflies, Bull Snakes, American Toads, and Meadowlarks just to name a few. I have especially noticed Quail. That is a wonderful sight to see! It used to be a...
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Conservation Notes: Butterfly Gardening
2010-05-19 08:06
My mom and I made our annual trip to the local nursery this past weekend. As I was planting flowers, it got me thinking about butterflies and how I love the site of them fluttering around the yard. Do you want to attract and view the beauty of butterflies? Create a butterfly garden in your...
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Conservation Notes: The Buzz on Bees
2010-04-20 07:59
Bees are vital to agriculture. Bees play a very important role by pollinating flowering plants. Many agricultural crops rely on bee pollination. The value of honey bee pollination to U.S. agriculture is 14.6 billion dollars annually. About 30% of all foods consumed are produced because of...
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Conservation Notes: Celebrating 40 Years of Earth Day
2010-03-23 14:28
2010 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! The idea for Earth Day developed over a period of seven years. Senator Gaylord Nelson was concerned that the state of the environment was politically, a non-issue. In 1962, Senator Nelson persuaded Attorney General Robert Kennedy and President John...
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Conservation Notes: Conservation Habits
2010-02-16 11:34
Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats is the Soil and Water Stewardship theme for 2010. It is a thought provoking and profound theme. Take a few moments and give it some thought. We are resposible for our actions. Our actions result in either positive or negative consequences. For this reason, we...
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Conservation Notes: Save the Rain for a Sunny Day
2010-01-25 11:20
Water is essentail to life. Promote water conservation through ths use of rain barrels.
What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is a system of collecting and storing water from the roofs of homes, barns and sheds. Rain barrels prevent water from attaching to soil or pollutants and being carried away...
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Conservation Notes: A Year in Review at the Henry County SWCD
2009-11-18 13:29
It has been an interesting year in weather to say the least, but I do not have to remind fellow farmers of that. This year has displayed the wonders of nature. Nature is remarkable, yet at times can be destructive and devastating. No-till and other conservation practices have been put to the test...