Illinois EPA

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Safeguarding the environment, protecting Illinois’ future. RTs/follows/likes are not endorsements. 🔗 https://epa.illinois.gov/

About a year ago, we posted something similar. ✨ Well, we're back for more. 🎤 The Life of an Illinois EPA Employee: The Encore is here, and we're still in our Protecting Illinois' Air, Land, and Water era. Ready to start your career with us? 👉 bit.ly/IEPAEmployment

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This National Hispanic Heritage Month, Illinois EPA is celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Illinois. From our communities to our workplaces, diversity helps make Illinois stronger. 🌎

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Federal changes to greenhouse gas emissions rules don’t change Illinois’ commitment to protecting our air and advancing clean energy. 🌎 Swipe through to see how Illinois is moving forward.

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🛢️ Champaign area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the State Farm Center (Southwest Lot), 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

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Gear up with the Illinois EPA Bureaus for Get Ready Day! Our field staff work hard every day to protect Illinois's land, air, and water. We might be biased, but we think they look pretty cool doing it.

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🛢️ Quincy area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at the Adams County Highway Department, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

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📸 Field Photo Friday Following a home explosion in Bloomington, Illinois EPA’s On Scene Coordinator, Todd, uses an instrument to check for the presence of methane at the site.

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🧪 September is Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! Our laboratory team plays an essential role in protecting Illinois’ environment. This month, we’re recognizing the people behind the work that helps keep Illinois safe. 👏💧🧪

🎡 The Du Quoin State Fair is in full swing! There’s still time to stop by this weekend and visit us in the Conservation Tent. Come say hi, learn something new, and see what Illinois EPA is all about! 🌱 We’ll see you at the fair! 🎟️

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At the ECOS conference in Wyoming, Illinois EPA Director Jennings joined other state environmental directors for a “Bears Den” style panel, offering feedback on emerging technologies being made available to state EPAs. Illinois was represented accordingly. 🐻🏈 Bear Down!

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