Energy & Environment

Current research indicate a substantial decline in gray foxes in the last ten years.

The Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act would create 12,700 additional acres of special management areas and 750 acres of wilderness.

Residents will soon be receiving letters from Homefield Energy on these current rates.

Announced as part of a broader $430 million federal initiative, this funding is set to bolster Illinois' efforts in promoting sustainable farming and environmental stewardship over the next five years.

In some parts of rural southeastern Missouri, the poverty level is 10% higher than the national average, and not all households are able to pay their utility bills.

Coal mines abandoned by their owners have turned into what some refer to as "zombie mines" – leaving environmental and economic damage by not being reclaimed.

U of I's extension and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest have been partnering up for years to host trash blasts to lead volunteers to natural landmarks around the region to pick up trash.

This year, SIU was among just 411 campuses to be recognized for its commitment to effective forest management.

The DOE has allocated $18 million to support these 30 historically disadvantaged communities.

Municipalities can also partner with the company's vegetation management team to identify hazardous trees that are candidates for removal.