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The Environment News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about conservation and the environment, addressing topics ranging from preservation strategies, to prevention and restoration issues.
08/25/08 - Illinois EPA begins cleanup of illegal dump sites in rural Schuyler County
Cleanup of properties funded through “I-RID” Program, to remove illegal dumps
Springfield, IL – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director Doug Scott today announced that today the Agency will begin the cleanup of two separate illegal dump site located in Littleton Township, in rural Schuyler County. Weather permitting, the clean up will be completed by September 5.

08/25/08 - Illinois EPA Director Doug Scott celebrates the clean up of an orphan open dump site at a Chicago Park
Cleanup of abandoned waste funded through “I-RID” Program to remove illegal dumps
Chicago – With the Chicago River as a backdrop and construction equipment in the background, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director Doug Scott was joined by local officials on August 22 at Eugene Field Park in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago to mark progress of the removal of illegally dumped waste from the community.

08/12/08 - Illinois EPA presents awards at State Fair for exceptional work with Illinois Conservation and Climate Initiative
State Agency recognizes those going “above and beyond” on Ag Day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency today presented awards of recognition to four local soil and water conservation district employees who have gone “above and beyond” in their work with the Illinois Conservation and Climate Initiative.


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