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Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connection... more

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This week we're joined by our marketing and communications manager Emily Steele! We chat with Emily about how our words matter when we talk about invasive species and how we can encourage people to manage invasive species through value-based communic... more

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The Everyday Environment team is back for a new season this spring to discuss Invasive species. Get a preview of what is in store as well as a primer on Invasive Species from everyone's favorite Extension person: Chris Evans.

Invasives Species 101 s... more

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In this episode of the Everyday Environment Podcast, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Karla Griesbaum talk with Allen Lawrance, Curator of Entomology at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, to discuss the power of community science and how volunteers contrib... more

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If you learn to listen for wildlife, you’ll start finding it everywhere. Learning a bird’s song or an insect’s call means you can sense them even when they are out of sight or pick out their call from a chaotic audio background that the brain normall... more

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Beneath Illinois’ soil lives a little-known but ecologically important animal — the plains pocket gopher. In this episode, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Darci Webber talk with Nathan Alexander, postdoctoral researcher at the Illinois Natural History Sur... more

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The Mexican long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus mexicanus) has become a recent addition to the local fauna of Illinois as a response to habitat alteration and climate change. With these new species and many others comes new diseases and exposure of pathoge... more

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The Urban Coyote Research Project is an ongoing 25-year project studying coyotes in the Chicagoland area. Join Chris Anchor, wildlife biologist for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, as he discusses his 40-year career in wildlife management and the... more

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Fish hatcheries are an important tool for the heritage and recreation of Illinois wildlife. Join Kayleigh Smith, Outreach specialist for the IDNR Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery as she discusses the work at the fish hatchery and how it support conse... more

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Chris Evans
Forestry Extension and Research Specialist
University of Illinois Extension
Episode: Season 4 Preview and Invasives 101
Allen Lawrence
Curator of entomology at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Episode: Taking action for wildlife: The power of community science
Brodie Dunn
Extension Outreach Associate, Biodiversity and Pollinators
University of Illinois Extension
Episode: Get to know your neighbors: listening to Illinois wildlife with Brodie Dunn
Nathan Alexander
Post-doctoral research associate
Illinois Natural History Survey
Episode: Gopher it: Uncovering the unique ecology of the plains pocket gopher
Agustin Jimenez
Professor of Zoology
Southern Illinois University (SIU)
Episode: Movement of Armadillos in Illinois with Agustin Jimenez
Chris Anchor
Wildlife Biologist, Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Episode: City dwellers: the Urban Coyote Research Project with Chris Anchor
Kayleigh Smith
Natural Resources Coordinator for the IDNR Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Episode: An alien experience they just keep coming back for: fish hatcheries in Illinois with Kayleigh Smith
Elizabeth Bach
Research Scientist, The Nature Conservancy at Nachusa Grasslands
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: What role do bison play in restoring Illinois prairies?
Sydney Oliveira
Program Coordinator for Wildlife Medical Clinic
Wildlife Medical Clinic, University of Illinois
Episode: Wildlife in trouble: when to step in and when to step back

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Abigail Garofalo
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Erin Garrett
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Amy Lefringhouse
Host of Everyday Environment Podcast
Karla Griesbaum
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Nutrient loss in our waterways: the role of agriculture
Q: Can you give examples of in-field and edge-of-field practices?
In-field practices include cover crops, nutrient management, and split fertilizer applications; edge-of-field practices include woodchip bioreactors, saturated buffers, non-tile drain buffers, and constructed wetlands, all aimed at reducing nutrient runoff.
Nutrient loss in our waterways: the role of agriculture
Q: So why might the rest of us who are not farmers need farmers to pay attention to protecting our water and nutrients?
Because farmers steward the land and their profitability depends on keeping nutrients on fields; NLRS highlights sectors contributing to nutrient loss, with agriculture historically a major share, so everyone benefits from balanced, informed conservation practices.
What you should know about contaminants of emerging concern
Q: What are emerging contaminants?
Emerging contaminants are substances that are pollutants in water without a regulatory standard yet, recently discovered or newly detected due to better science, and believed to have potential negative environmental or health impacts; the term encompasses both new chemicals and older chemicals whose effects are now better understood.
Taking into consideration the next 100 years: the reversal of the Chicago River
Q: Could you talk a little bit more about like, what is the Wild Mile?
It's a labor of love and grassroots effort to transform the underutilized Goose Island Canal area into a natural, wild space that wildlife can depend on and that people can experience up close for free and without barriers.
Protecting our water supply with helicopters? How communities are tackling water challenges
Q: You mentioned long-term monitoring and the future of water supply; what happens when a aquifer is drawn down, and what options do communities have?
When an aquifer is drawn down, communities may shift to alternative sources like Lake Michigan water, invest in conservation, and explore regional planning and long-term reliability through technologies like 3D subsurface mapping and strategic land-use practices.

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What is Everyday Environment Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on the interplay between people and the natural world, with a strong Illinois focus. Episodes frequently explore wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem health through expert interviews, citizen science, and practical how-tos for everyday stewardship. A notable throughline is connecting scientific insight to community action—whether through habitat restoration, wildlife rehabilitation, road ecology, or outdoor education—and translating complex research into accessible guidance for residents, teachers, and conservation volunteers. A distinctive trait is its breadth: topics span invasive species, native restoration, ecosystem services, and public health implications of human–wildlife interactions, all... more

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