POND CLINIC:
The PCSWCD hosted a pond clinic on August 26, 2023 from 9 AM to 11 AM. It was held at the Kickapoo Sportsman Club just outside of Kickapoo. About 40 people came to listen to Rob Hilsabeck give us his knowledge about pond plants, and animals, fish stocking and other questions. It was a warm day, and with the help of one of the attendees, Rob shocked the pond, we then went and sat under the pavilion to a question and answer session. It was a very informative day. Most people left before the rain hit and cooled off. Thank you Rob for taking time out of your day to lead this clinic.
Burn Clinic
If you have questions or would like to talk with Josh about burning, please call 309-671-7040 Ext. 3 or email Josh.Joseph@il.nacdnet.net. We do have some burn equipment that you can borrow. Please get ahold of Josh for those.
Well Sealing Event
On August 11 the Peoria County Farm Bureau and the Peoria County SWCD along with the Peoria County Health Department hosted a well sealing event at the Peoria County Farm Bureau Park. There were around 40 people in attendance. Speakers included, Josh Joseph from Peoria County SWCD, Ryan McConnell from the Health Department, Michael Dryden, who performed the well sealing along with Troy Forney. Pea sized gravel was used to fill part of the well along with Bentonite. Pictures show how the process was handled.
Green Communities Tree Program
We are participating in this program again. Trees will be planted at Charter Oak Park. Please watch for details as to when we will be planting the trees.
Peoria County SWCD was happy to collaborate with the Peoria County University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program to help plant a savannah of oak trees at Sommer Park. It was exciting to see the 3 entities come together to help the community. We look forward to watching these trees grow and be a part of people's lives for years to come.
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BIOREACTOR: MIKE WINDISH FARM
During the summer of 2017, The Peoria County SWCD partnered with the Peoria County Farm Bureau, NRCS, Timewell Drainage, and AKW Excavating, Inc to install a denitrifying bioreactor at one of Mike Windish farms. We held a field day at the farm so everyone could see the installation of the bioreactor. Currently we are collecting information from this bioreactor by collecting water samples each week. Be looking for information from this in the spring. Click on the link to the story that appeared on WEEK, Channel 25.
http://www.week.com/story/35944487/new-farm-technology-could-help-local-water-supply
Enjoy the video, "Making of a Bioreactor" by Vicki Morrical, NRCS