Local Groups
Illinois
The Wetlands Initiative
The Wetlands Initiative is a nonprofit restoring wetlands across the Midwest. They restore natural areas, improve water quality, and help wildlife thrive—all while partnering with farmers and communities to make clean water solutions practical and sustainable. Their projects turn old industrial sites and farmland into vibrant ecosystems that benefit both nature and people.
2025 | American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust is partnering with farmers to test and showcase conservation practices that protect water quality and fish habitat. Through hands-on demonstrations and outreach—especially with women and minority farmers—the project aims to reduce sediment and nutrient runoff while building stronger, more resilient farming communities.
2023| Conservation Drainage in Illinois
Conservation drainage practices have been a critical component of statewide efforts in Illinois.
Vermillion Headwaters Watershed Partnership
American Farmland Trust is working with local stakeholders through the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed (VHW) Partnership to support the adoption of well-managed conservation cropping systems, leading to improvements in water quality and soil health. If you farm in Livingston or Ford Counties, Illinois and/or have farmland in the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed, there are many technical and…
Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition
Jo Daviess Coalition Builds Soil Health, Water Quality, and Community Resilience The mission of the Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition is to invite individuals into a farmer-led conversation about soil health and water quality. The Coalition uses the information gained through experimentation and shared experience to implement practices that reduce soil erosion…
Friends of the Fox River
Friends of the Fox River is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural resources of the Fox River watershed by connecting people with nature through education, research, restoration and advocacy.
2013 | Engaging Landowners Workshops
Missouri Department of Conservation is leading landowner engagement workshops for federal/state/county/NGO staff in a five-state area.
2014 | Big Muddy Wetlands
Landowners and US Forest Service are enhancing wetlands in swale and ridge topography and increasing water holding capability in an oxbow lake/button bush marsh along Big Muddy River.
2016 | Hutchins Creek Watershed
Farmers, USFS, USFWS, Partners for Fish & Wildlife, Illinois Department of Agriculture and Union SWCD are stabilizing streambanks, constructing riparian buffers and enhancing habitat for fish and mussel species of concern.
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