Environmental Committee

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Provide additional resources to your agency by becoming involved with the IPRA Environmental Committee. Our mission is: “To increase awareness and provide tools to help agencies achieve environmental sustainability in their communities.” It is a sub-committee of the Parks and Natural Resource Section (PNRMS). Our meeting dates are on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 at Schaumburg Park District’s Spring Valley Nature Center.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Interesting rainwater solution

Found this in the Chicago Tribune this morning.  A novel concept for rainwater recovery and reuse. 

Forest preserve runs toilets on rainwater

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Up and Running!

Hi All!

The blog is back in business. 

Some things to keep in mind:  If you have questions/ concerns or if you WANT TO POST (!!!) please email me at ipra.enviro@gmail.com with your ideas or with your post.   With the annual IPRA/ IAPD conference concluded we'll soon be buzzing with a steady diet of green so be sure to check back soon for more!

- John

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Upcoming workshop for Parks staff, Park and Natural Resource Section members, MIPE members, etc. - Registration information below!

https://www.ilca.net/education/Natural_Lawn_Care/Natural_Lawn_Care.aspx