Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Find out what's new at the Department, learn its history, follow legislation, download applications for licenses or permits, purchase conservation merchandise, or just learn more about the world. Publications, museums, kids and education featured.
http://dnr.state.il.us/

Illinois Environmental Council

Promotes sound environmental policy and protections for land, air, water, wildlife, and human health in the State of Illinois. Provides programs of education, policy study, publication, and outreach for groups and individual members.
http://www.ilenviro.org

Illinois State Geological Survey

ISGS provides objective scientific information to government, business, and the public. Our research and service programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education.
http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/

Illinois Solar Energy Association

Seeks to provide education and resources through monthly meetings, sponsored events, expositions, and competitions. Site features educational articles, newsletter, rebate program information and links.
http://www.iseanetwork.org/

Illinois Natural History Survey

Extensive information on state flora and fauna, wetlands, ecological research, and related topics.
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/

Illinois Environmental Compliance

Periodical providing an independent source of environmental regulation, policy and enforcement data.
http://www.compliancepublishers.com/iec/

State Microscopical Society of Illinois

Organization of amateur and professional microscopists. Information about monthly meetings, workshops, and other events, and how to join.
http://www.smsi.org/

Flora and Fauna of Illinois

State government information resources.
http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/naturalheritage/florafauna/

Illinois Stewardship Alliance

A citizens organization working statewide for healthy rural communities through the stewardship and responsible development of the state's natural resources. Includes report on its Farming Systems Comparison project.
http://www.illinoisstewardshipalliance.org/

Illinois Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund

Established in response to requests by operators of retail drycleaning facilities to have financial resources available to pay for the cleanup of spills and/or leaks from their drycleaning machines and solvent storage units. Features details on its licens
http://www.cleanupfund.org/

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Information about permit application forms, vehicle emissions testing station locations, annual reports on the state's environmental conditions, the history and organizational structure of the Illinois EPA, and contact information.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/

Illinois Mycological Association

Promotes mycology, the study of fungi, through its member programs, services and events. Includes glossary, calendar, and photos.
http://www.ilmyco.gen.chicago.il.us/

Illinois Nature Preserves Commission

Preserving, protecting, and defending the resources of Illinois for the benefit of the public. Also, offers support and resources for private landowners.
http://dnr.state.il.us/inpc/

Nature of Illinois, The

Non-profit corporation that supports the state's scientific surveys (geological, natural history, and water) and the Waste Management & Research Center. Information on its quarterly publication, programs, and contacts.
http://www.natureillinois.org/

ILCF - Illinois Conservation Foundation

Preserves and enhances precious natural resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational, and recreational programs. Includes program overviews, special events, donation forms, links, and contacts.
http://www.ilcf.org/

Illinois State Academy of Science

Affiliated with the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, and devoted to natural history studies.
http://www.il-st-acad-sci.org/

Illinois Society for Microbiology

Promotes scientific knowledge in microbiology and supports the work of the American Society for Microbiology since 1935. Includes an events calendar, meeting locations, officers and committees, news, and membership levels.
http://www.asm.org/branch/bril/page1.htm

Illinois EcoWatch Network

Encourages adult volunteers, high school science teachers, and students to become a "citizen scientists" by getting involved in monitoring rivers, forests, prairies, wetlands, or urban parkland habitats.
http://dnr.state.il.us/orep/ecowatch/

The Conservation Foundation

Non-profit land and watershed protection organization. Includes news, list of projects, and membership information.
http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/

Illinois Clean Coal Institute (ICCI)

Research and development program with emphasis on continued utilization, environmentally clean burning, and new markets for Illinois Basin coals. News and events, research, and staff listing.
http://www.icci.org/

Keep Illinois Beautiful

Works to improve the environment through education, public awareness, and community involvement.
http://www.keepillinoisbeautiful.org/

Illinois Environmental Health Association

A state-wide, non-profit organization promoting environmental health through the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience through various disciplines.
http://www.ieha.us

The Critical Trends Assessment Program

Reports, protocols, and other information about and from an ongoing effort to access Illinois' major sources of standardized quantitative biological data on inventory and monitoring of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and streams.
http://ctap.inhs.uiuc.edu