We had a great time at the annual Clean Water Celebration in Peoria! 💧 Students got a hands-on look at how we monitor water quality, using tools like a Secchi disk for water clarity, identifying macroinvertebrates as indicators, and measuring chlorophyll with a hand pump. 🔬🐛

A new issue of the Illinois EPA Impact Newsletter is out! 🌎 Learn more about PaintCare Illinois, the PWS Energy Efficiency Grant Program, a newly identified dragonfly, funding opportunities, and more. 📬 Sign up and read the April edition here: bit.ly/IllinoisEPAn...

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that protecting our environment takes all of us. As @govpritzker.illinois.gov shares, Illinois is committed to cleaner air, safer water, and a healthier future for every community. 🌎♻️

Acting Director Jennings and Illinois EPA staff are saddened by the passing of Barbara Flynn Currie. From her leadership in the Illinois House to Chair of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, she was a valued partner in protecting our environment and public health.

🌎 Illinois EPA hosted its annual Poster, Poetry & Prose Contest awards ceremony. ✍️🎨📚5th & 6th graders across Illinois explored “Together for Healthier Air!” with creative ideas to keep our air clean. 🎉 Congrats to this year’s winners! See their work: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

🛢️ Morrison area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Whiteside County Highway Department, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

The Office of Energy’s Resilient Energy Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program will be closing its application submissions on April 30th, 2026. The Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program will be closing its application submissions on May 4th, 2026.

Here’s what you should know about microplastics from your favorite micro-influencer ✨ For more information, visit our website at bit.ly/4clDgVc.

📰Illinois EPA Refers Fox Shore Apartments to Illinois Attorney General for Environmental Violations Agency action follows ongoing compliance concerns; protecting public health and ensuring environmental standards remain a top priority. Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/topics/commu...

🛢️ Kankakee area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the Kankakee County Highway Department, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

💊 Drug Take Back Day is this month! Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet & safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions at a drop-off site near you. This free, nationwide event is hosted by DEA. 🔗 Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7 #TakeBackDay

Want the latest updates from Illinois EPA? 🌎 The Illinois EPA Impact Newsletter shares updates on programs, initiatives, resources, and opportunities across the agency. 📬 Sign up and view the latest edition here: bit.ly/IllinoisEPAn...

Stay up to date with the latest information, news, and alerts from the Illinois Air Team. Visit ilairteam.com for more info.

Illinois EPA appreciates the partnership with the Illinois Attorney General's Office as we oversee cleanup efforts and continue to protect public health and the environment.

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🛢️ Griggsville area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

We’re excited to introduce our newest lake inspectors. 🐟 Bluegill 🐟 Bass 🐟 One extremely judgmental catfish Through our new Fish Cam Inspector Program, they’ll be monitoring Illinois waters 24/7. They’ll be keeping an eye below the surface and reporting any suspicious activity.

Not sure what lingo the kids are using these days? They’re probably talking about us. 😎😮‍💨

The Illinois Power Agency is hosting in-person information sessions across Illinois about Elective Pay, a federal tax credit opportunity that can reimburse tax-exempt entities for a portion of solar project costs. Learn more and register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

You get the best of both worlds in Illinois. From cornfields to city skylines, we’re here to help protect it all. 🌽🏙️✨

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? 🚰💧 Hint: it's not your local water tower 😉 Check out the Drinking Water Watch to see exactly where your community’s drinking water is sourced from: water.epa.state.il.us/dww/index.jsp

Spring is here! 🌷 If you’re starting your spring cleaning this weekend, look for the EPA Safer Choice label when choosing cleaning products. 🧽 Safer Choice certified products use safer ingredients & often use more sustainable packaging. Learn more: www.epa.gov/saferchoice 🌎

March Madness isn’t just for basketball 🏀🌎 Clean water, clean air, healthy land, and safe communities are all champions for a better Illinois!

📢 Reminder! The deadline to register for Smoke School is April 17. Secure your spot today!

Yesterday, Acting Director James Jennings and Chief Legal Counsel Andrew Armstrong met with students from the University of Illinois. They discussed Illinois EPA’s role in environmental policy and discussed the bills and environmental concerns the students are focusing on.

Don’t just wear green, go green! ♻️ Recycle your batteries this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀 Find a drop-off near you: batterynetwork.org/locator/

You can reduce your exposure to PFAS in your daily life by making the switch to products like these! Learn more about PFAS and how to reduce your exposure by visiting our webpage: bit.ly/47ygY10

We're heading to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the Engineering Career Fair tomorrow! 🌎 Stop by to chat with us about career opportunities at Illinois EPA. Don't miss your chance to connect with us! ➡️ bit.ly/3AT3bVq

❄️ Winter weather is here. Salt enhances safety and helps with icy conditions, but excessive salt use can also harm our local water environment, fish, wildlife, insects, bodies of water, soil, and the paws of our four-legged friends.🦮🐈🐿️🐾 Learn to #SaltSmart this winter at MWRD.org/Salt. 🦅 #MWRD

Stay up to date with the latest information, news, and alerts from the Illinois Air Team. 🔗 Visit ilairteam.com for more info.

Our graphic designer took the day off… so we fired up Paint. 🎨 Not our best work. But happy Solar Appreciation Day! ☀️

Happy Pi Day! 🥧🌎

🛢️ East Peoria area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Illinois Central College, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

Congrats to St. Aloysius School in Springfield! 🏆🎥Illinois EPA is excited to recognize them as one of the winners of our Video Contest! Their dedication to healthier air and protecting the environment is inspiring. Well done! 👏 Watch their video: bit.ly/StAloysiusVi...

Congrats to Rondout Elementary School’s 6th grade! 🏆🎥 Illinois EPA is excited to recognize them as winners of our Video Contest! 🌎 Their passion for healthier air is shaping the future. Keep up the great work! 👏 Watch their video: bit.ly/RondoutEleme...

Congrats to Portage Park Elementary! 🏆🎥 Illinois EPA is excited to recognize the 5th and 6th grade students at Portage Park Elementary as one of our winners of our Video Contest! Their creativity is inspiring. 👏 Watch their video here: bit.ly/PortageParkE...

Impacted by recent storms? ⛈️🌪️ If your community experienced storm or tornado damage, Illinois EPA offers tips to help dispose of debris properly to protect you and the environment. See our guidance on how to manage storm and disaster debris. 🔗 epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste...

Overflow Action Day Alert: Heavy rain is expected in the Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality: * Delay showers and baths * Flush less frequently * Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week! 💧 DYK about half of all Illinoisians rely on groundwater for their drinking water? The Illinois EPA monitors more than 1,000 community water supply wells across the state to help ensure communities have safe drinking water. 🌎

Stay up to date with the latest information, news, and alerts from the Illinois Air Team. 🔗 Visit ilairteam.com for more info.

Sunday is International Women’s Day! 💜🌎 Illinois EPA celebrates the lasting impacts women have had on our agency and our environment. We recognize that fostering curiosity and environmental exploration in girls everywhere is key to our success and the health of our environment. 👩‍🔬

📅 This spring, take advantage of a one-day household hazardous waste collection event near you! Events are open to all Illinois residents. Register today! 🔗 News release: bit.ly/47fVEgA 🔗 For more info & to find long-term collection sites: bit.ly/3UvdZi6

Thank you to Senator Dick Durbin for taking the time to meet with Director Jennings. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss how state and federal partners can work together to protect Illinois’ environment and improve quality of life for communities across our state.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! A big thank you to the Illinois EPA team for the work you do every day to protect our air, land, and water. Your dedication helps keep Illinois’ environment safe and healthy for everyone. 🌎

Our Environmental Education team was at the Climate of Hope Conference at Downers Grove North HS! Over 600 IL teachers joined. We demoed our new Environmental Justice unit, shared NGSS activities, and provided resources for classrooms. 🌎📚

U.S. EPA's proposal would change the breadth of required remediation and lower cleanup levels for lead, and would result in a cleanup less stringent than what is recommended by Illinois EPA.

There’s still time to apply for the Michael Curry Internship Program with Illinois EPA this summer. 🌎 Applications close this Friday. Don’t wait! bit.ly/IEPACurryInt...

The Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency (PWS) Grant Program funds energy efficiency upgrades at public water supply facilities, also referred to as drinking water treatment plants. For more information see the full news release here: bit.ly/PWSGrantProg...

The Illinois EPA would like to recognize Women's History Month by highlighting a few women that have shaped the environmental field, using their voices to uplift their environments and empower the people around them. Here's to the contributions of women and girls everywhere!

We’re playing our favorite card today: 🚫🥤 SKIP the Straw. This Skip the Straw Day, make small actions that create a big difference. Reduce single-use plastics and deal a better hand to our environment. ♻️🌎