What is a watershed? How does everyday life impact the water we drink? What role do plants and soil play in water quality? Who takes care of our water? In this episode we will focus on our local watershed and how that is impacted through our conservation efforts. We will have a guest speakers from the Flint Creek Spring Creek Watershed Partnership BACOG join us to discuss our aquifers and how we can all make an impact in the health of our water systems. This podcast is made possible through funding by the Barrington Area Community Foundation.
Northern Illinois features many different variations of soil. How did it get there? What’s it made of? What is a soil series? Soil is NOT dirt – it is the key to life! This podcast is made possible through funding by the Barrington Area Community Foundation.
Let’s delve into some of our plant and tree favorites that we have helped to restore within our easements and how they function within their ecosystems. This podcast is made possible through funding by the Barrington Area Community Foundation.
BACT’s introductory podcast episode! Learn about the history of conservation here in Illinois and the United States, plus how that ties into what we do at Barrington Area Conservation Trust. This podcast is made possible through funding by the Barrington Area Community Foundation.
