Christmas for Wetlands
Did you know that your used Christmas tree can help protect coastal wetlands? The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has collected more than 1.5 million trees over the past 16 years to be...
View ArticleWater: Unique Freeze
Here is an interesting water phenomenon: when it freezes, it becomes less dense. That’s why ice floats on water! As water freezes, it contracts and gets denser to a certain temperature – four degrees...
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Which Tree for Me?
There are many options to consider when choosing a Christmas tree for your home, including a fresh cut tree, an artificial tree or a living tree. Fresh cut trees are grown on Christmas tree farms, an...
View ArticleCare for Indoor Air
Chilly temperatures keep many of us inside during the winter months more than other times of the year. Just as the air we breathe outside can affect our health, so can the air we breathe inside homes,...
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Illinois Severe Weather Awareness
Illinois’ Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for the kinds of severe weather you might experience in your area....
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Get Out!
Itching to get out and shake off the cabin fever? Go ahead and brush the dust off your spring hiking boots and get ready to hit the trail. Spending time in nature is one of the best ways to find...
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Resolve to Save in 2014
Are you resolving to save money in 2014? Efficiency pays off! Check out these tools to help you lower bills by saving energy, water and fuel at home and on the road. Added bonus: you’ll help the...
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