With plenty of perch to catch and release or take home and fry, the fishing’s good at the former south Chicago steel mill — and anglers hope it will stay that way amid major changes planned for the surrounding land and parks. blockclubchi.co/45wYNYy

Back in December, Illinois experienced roller coaster temperatures, and was dry overall. ❄️ Get the latest climate recap and outlook from @ilclimatologist.bsky.social. 👉 loom.ly/fzQsp3M

Illinois has its latest list of endangered species — the end result of many difficult choices

🐟 Seasonal Aquatic Ecology Field Technician - Join Illinois Natural History Survey! Help monitor sport fish and other aquatic populations along the IL shoreline of Lake Michigan! Position located in Zion, IL. Apps due Jan. 15, 2026. 👉 Apply now: loom.ly/NxU1e8M

I'm hiring a postdoc to work with myself, Dr Jim Lyons and the entire NOAA Firebird team on the adaptive management part of our larger project focused on the impacts of prescribed fire on Gulf Coast wetlands Accepting applications until Feb 15th blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...

🎁 Holiday sale! Archaeology of Illinois is $40 through Jan. 31. Explore 16 richly illustrated chapters covering real sites and the people who shaped Illinois’ past. A perfect gift for archaeology lovers! Get your copy 👉 loom.ly/hXs_lRE

Holiday deal! 🎁 The Geology of Illinois is just $9.99 — featuring 200+ photos, maps, and insights into the state’s geologic history. A perfect gift for geology fans! ⛰️ Get your copy today 👉 loom.ly/sKe8r58

After a dry fall, Illinois is shifting toward a colder, wetter La Niña winter. Get the latest climate recap and outlook from @ilclimatologist.bsky.social. 👉 loom.ly/yqa-IoY

Dig into Fossils of the Upper Ordovician Platteville Formation in the Upper Midwest USA! 🖼️ 1200+ high-res photos 📘 328 pages of fossil fuel for your brain. ✨ On sale for $19.99! Get it in time for the holidays -- loom.ly/sKe8r58

🪨 Director and Principal Research Scientist – Join Illinois State Geological Survey! Lead ISGS, advance geoscience research, and help address natural resource and environmental challenges. Apps due Jan. 16, 2026. 👉 loom.ly/q0dPwzo

Two snowy owls have been spotted at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and a third briefly at Rainbow Beach.

🐟 Seasonal Aquatic Field Technician – Join @irbs.bsky.social and Illinois Natural History Survey! Assist large river ecologists collecting long-term river monitoring data. Based in Macomb, IL. Position opened until filled. 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/16...

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🌱 New guide available from Illinois Sustainable Technology Center! Learn how pollution prevention industrial assessments can help your business cut waste, boost efficiency, & benefit your bottom line. 👉 hdl.handle.net/2142/130339

Big news for sustainability and business! This month's Technology Acceleration Program newsletter covers energy efficiency, free sustainability assessments, and new uses for beets! Read the full issue from Illinois Sustainable Technology Center 👉 loom.ly/cCAQ2q8

🦆 Seasonal Avian Field Technician – Join Illinois Natural History Survey! Support research on mallard duck migration in the Wabash River Valley area near Lawrenceville, IL. Field vehicle and housing provided. Apps due Dec. 5, 2025. 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/17...

October's climate in Illinois was quintessentially autumn. 🍂 Curious how the month shaped up and what's in store this season? @ilclimatologist.bsky.social at Illinois Sate Water Survey breaks it down in a new blog. 👉 loom.ly/lIUQn1A

This semester Cristian @crisomus.bsky.social and Laurent joined myself and Roberto @rvcucalont.bsky.social in the INHS Biodiversity Genomics Lab. I'm excited for the fish science we'll do to understand how biodiversity originates and diversifies, thanks to the National Science Foundation.

It was no tricks, only treats for all of us this Halloween! October 31st brought the end to many of our fisheries monitoring seasons. Every year it is our greatest privilege to work with and mentor young professionals as they dip their feet in the water of the rivers and work we all love!

💧 PRI, Washington University, and @uofigrainger.bsky.social researchers are creating a new tool to help households monitor drinking water quality from their filters! Funded by NSF. Learn more at loom.ly/NNqfrso

💨 The winds are changing in Illinois! Researchers from Earth Science & Environmental Change and Illinois State Water Survey are tracking shifts in wind patterns across the state. 👉 Read more at loom.ly/lJyCJi4

Big news for sustainability and business! ♻️ This month's Technology Acceleration Program newsletter covers composting pilots, recycling campaigns, training for solar jobs, and more! Read the full issue from Illinois Sustainable Technology Center 📩 October TAP Newsletter: loom.ly/HmQTZaM

As birds head south for the winter, researchers from Illinois Natural History Survey and @illinoisnres.bsky.social have been busy banding and collecting data to track their journeys. 🐦✨ Get a behind-the-scenes look at this research in our blog 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7447/1918241997

The plains pocket gopher is one “angry potato!” Learn how the only gopher found in Illinois got its nickname in the latest Everyday Environment blog and podcast with @prairieresearch.bsky.social researcher Nathan Alexander at https://go.illinois.edu/EverydayEnvironment

Stop by to visit our display for International Bat Week to learn about bats! 🦇The display features real-life bat specimens, 3-D printed bat skulls, and an accompanying book cart full of fun bat books to check out! @illinoisnres.bsky.social @prairieresearch.bsky.social

Fossil experts from the Illinois State Geological Survey joined @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social on Prairie Fire to share the rich geological history of southern Illinois!

PRI and Civil and Environmental Engineering researchers at the U. of I. are testing native plant–filled floating wetlands in Lake Decatur to see how they improve water quality. 👉 Read the full story at @news.illinois.edu using the link in the thread.

📢 Call for abstracts OPEN for the 2026 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference organized by Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Deadline is Jan. 16, 2026. 👉 More details at loom.ly/NjT3kT4

A 2023 Supreme Court ruling (Sackett v. EPA) narrowed the definition of “waters of the United States.” A new study from @illinoisnres.bsky.social and PRI finds that about 72% of Illinois wetlands may no longer be federally protected.

Archaeologists from Illinois State Archaeological Survey at PRI are working hard to uncover artifacts and stories about Brooklyn's beginnings, thanks in part to support from a grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The INHS Medical Entomology Lab at PRI provides statewide tick and mosquito surveillance to track the spread of vector-borne diseases. The Asian longhorned tick only recently appeared in IL and is a concern because it can transmit a parasite, which can cause infections in livestock.

Did you know that Illinois State Archaeological Survey has over 100 published reports available — 64 of them free to download? 👉 Browse and download reports at isas.illinois.edu/publications/studies_in_archaeology

🌡️ Since August, extreme drought conditions have hit south and central Illinois hard. Read the latest blog from @ilclimatologist.bsky.social to learn about what this means for Illinois and the Midwest.👉 loom.ly/YYs7wlA

🌳 Scientific Specialist, Field Scientist -- Join Illinois Natural History Survey! Help provide conservation program oversite, technical assistance, and management. Apps due Sep. 22, 2025. 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/12...

💧 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Hydrogeology -- Join Illinois State Water Survey! Help conduct research evaluating aquifer recharge in shallow aquifers through hydrogeologic modeling. Position open until filled. 👉 Apply now: loom.ly/ruJMjxc

August in Illinois welcomed autumn — tied for the 59th warmest and 9th driest. ☀️Curious how the month shaped up? @ilclimatologist.bsky.social at the Illinois State Water Survey breaks it down in a new blog. Check it out loom.ly/PljDg4A

📢 Associate Director for Strategic Communications and Engagement -- Join PRI! Lead our communications efforts, communicate science, and help build our reputation! Apps due Sep. 19, 2025. 🔗 Apply now: loom.ly/Tj6uF6c

🚤 Illinois Natural History Survey and @ilinseagrant.bsky.social scientists received a grant to help boaters & harbormasters fight invasive aquatic plants. These invaders crowd out native species, reduce fish populations & overtake lakes & streams. 👉 Learn more: loom.ly/9CWs8C0

July in Illinois was H-O-T T-O-G-O — tied for the 16th warmest and 10th wettest. 🌡️🌧️ @ilclimatologist.bsky.social at the Illinois State Water Survey breaks down July's climate in a new blog. 👉 Check it out stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/2025/08/07/july-was-h-o-t-t-o-g-o/

🌻 For the first time since 1987, scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey and @illinoisdnr.bsky.social updated the state conservation status ranks of threatened and endangered plants in IL. 👉 Check out the the full story linked in the thread.

🤝 Stewardship and Donor Development Specialist – Join Illinois Natural History Survey and @irbs.bsky.social! Help lead fundraising and development campaigns to sustain research, conservation, and educational outreach efforts. Position is open until filled. 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/15...

Congratulations to Jenna Shelton, the new director of the Illinois State Water Survey! 🎉 Learn how she went from University of Illinois student to water survey director. 👉 Read the announcement: blogs.illinois.edu/view/7447/85...

A new book from the Illinois State Archaeological Survey offers a rich look at our state’s past, bringing overlooked stories to light and exploring the deep history of our state. 👉 Read an interview with editor Thomas Emerson, Illinois’ first State Archaeologist: news.illinois.edu/whats-missin...

New book alert on this #MolluskMonday! (OK, a day late) Introducing "Freshwater Mussels of Central America" Our book describes a fauna of global conservation concern in an understudied area PS- we're trying to reduce the price & make it open access. Stay tuned! www.routledge.com/Freshwater-M...

🐟 Aquatic Field Technician – Join Illinois Natural History Survey and @irbs.bsky.social! Assist large river ecologists in long-term river monitoring data and lab sample processing. 📍 Macomb, IL. Job is open until filled. 👉 Apply now: blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/110453229

⛈️ Intense rainstorms are hitting Illinois harder and more often because of climate change. Illinois State Water Survey is tracking these extreme events to help improve flood maps and models so communities can better prepare. 👉 Read the latest @ilclimatologist.bsky.social blog in the thread

Congratulations to Michael Dreslick, the new director of the Illinois Natural History and Illinois State Biologist! 🎉 Read how we went from doctorate student to state leader: blogs.illinois.edu/view/7447/29...

Thank you AASC for the 30 Year Mesonet Award celebrating ICN's 30+ years of collecting high quality weather and soil data for Illinois @prairieresearch.bsky.social

⛏️ Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Archaeology – Join Illinois State Archaeological Survey! Conduct and lead field archaeological investigations, analysis, and reporting. Located in Elgin, IL. Apps due Aug. 7, 2025. 👉 blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/12...

A warmer, drier June for IL with declining water tables and soil moistures. Details in the latest IL Water & Climate Summary -- blogs.illinois.edu/view/8935/59.... #ilwx #ilsoils #ilgw @prairieresearch.bsky.social