Illinois announces 2016 17 waterfowl season dates
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources outlines proposed 2016 17 waterfowl season dates and bag limits across North Central and South zones, including opening dates for ducks, Canada geese, snow geese, and white fronted geese, with details on daily and possession limits and the spring light goose Conservation Order. The plan launches a five year framework with Sept teal and early Canada goose seasons, and zone specific hunt periods through January.
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Third wettest July on record for Illinois
Illinois recorded a statewide July rainfall average of 7.12 inches, 3.04 inches above normal, marking the third wettest July. The wettest July was 1958 with 8.10 inches. Carbondale led rainfall at 13.34 inches, with Downers Grove 12.95, Rosiclar es 12.94, Godfrey 12.75, and Greenfield 12.55 inches. July average temperature was 75.9 degrees, 0.5 above normal, with a hot second half and cool stretches in early July including the Fourth weekend.
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Champaign
Jim Angel
Illinois State Water Survey
University of Ilinois
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Godfrey
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Controlling Creeping Charlie and White Clover in Lawns
Extension educator Rhonda Ferree outlines steps to manage creeping Charlie ground ivy and white clover in turf. Start by diagnosing soil and shade issues, strengthen healthy lawn density, physically remove weeds with roots, and apply labeled herbicides in correct seasons. Use combinations like 2,4-D mecoprop and dicamba, only in turf, and avoid compost disposal of pulled plants.
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Rhonda Ferree
Extension
Illinois
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Soil moisture rises in Illinois after wet first half of July
Illinois rainfall for the first half of July boosted soil moisture across depths. Southern and western Illinois saw the largest gains with increases of 72 and 55 percent at two inches, while eastern and northern areas rose modestly. Regional wfv averages reached 0.24 to 0.30 and Pope County reported 11.75 inches by July 16.
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Champaign
Jennie Atkins
Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring
Illinois State Water Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Iinois
Illinois
Illinois Climate Network
Pope County
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