Nutrient Loss Reduction Field Day

The public is invited to attend a free Nutrient Loss Reduction Field Day at Illinois Central College’s East Peoria campus on Thursday, July 25 as part of a week-long expo showcasing installation of a constructed wetland on the Illinois Central College Demonstration Farm. The field day runs from 9:00 AM to Noon and includes lunch.

Members of the public are welcome to stop by and see the wetland construction starting Tuesday, July 23, through Friday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

In conjunction with the Nutrient Loss Reduction Field Day, ISAP is organizing and hosting an Advanced Conservation Drainage Training focused on constructed wetlands on Wednesday, July 24, at ICC. Participants in the training will complete the classroom exercise on Wednesday, then attend the field day the following morning starting at 8:00 a.m. A few spaces remain in the classroom training session; for information contract Adrienne Marino (309-636-332, adrienne.marino@tnc.org)

For more information, contact Jean McGuire (jmcguire@wetlands-initiative.org).