Illinois
The Illinois Division manages the Goose Workshop focused on education and outdoor experiences on 252 leased acres outside Atkinson, IL. Camping, fishing, hiking, and archery are also available at the Goose Workshop. We offer educational programs and outdoor experiences such as fishing to groups free of charge. We own a 519-acre farm outside Atkinson, IL that we call The Preserve. The farm currently has 219 acres planted in row crops, some CRP acreage, a large lake, timber, grasslands, and wetlands. We are working on a long-range plan to develop the property into a showcase of conservation practices, outdoor experiences, education and recreation. Our first on site project will be the planting of native pollinator/prairie plants under the electric lines during the fall of 2024.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.