Organization | • | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | [X] |
| | | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2003 January | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Springfield is home to a solar-powered convenience store owned and operated by the BP Corporation, one of over 300 BP retail sites worldwide that have been built or retrofitted with solar panels. But, it's not the only place in Springfield that has incorporated solar power. This program provides interviews with state and local agencies regarding the use of solar power within the Capital city, and the financial assistance that is available to encourage using renewable energy sources. 12:47 | | | | Date Created: | 03 01 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040437 Original UID: 20556 FIRST WORD: Solar | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 January | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In the mid 1990's, the Illinois General Assembly banned the disposal of used tires in Illinois landfills. The main reason was to help contain the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito, but it was also recognized that tires could provide a significant economic opportunity for recycling. Todd Marvel, Manager of the Illinois EPA Used Tire Program, offers important information on the topic. 12:45 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040448 Original UID: 20667 FIRST WORD: Used | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 December | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | All forms of mercury are fairly toxic. Exposure to mercury can cause stomach problems, skin rashes, and can have serious effects on the central nervous system. Find out how Illinois Green schools protect their students and faculty by getting rid of mercury and other hazardous educational wastes in the classroom. 11:02 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040452 Original UID: 20646 FIRST WORD: Mercury | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 November | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Green Illinois is designed to increase awareness and promote efforts to reduce waste, use alternative fuels, improve energy efficiency, and generally use products and procedures that are environmentally sustainable and economically efficient. This program highlights the following initiatives: Green Youth Awards, Green Demonstration Grant Program, Green Schools, and Green Government Awards. Learn about a 15 year old from Newton who took the challenge and designed and built a 5-acre wetland on her family's farm. 13:39 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040463 Original UID: 20647 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 October | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | October 18, 2002 was the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Clean Water Act. This landmark legislation, with a goal of making the nation's water fishable, swimmable and drinkable, helped to make significant strides in the improvement of water quality in Illinois. Illinois EPA representatives discuss past and present water quality, and talk about the challenges of the future. 7:22 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040464 Original UID: 20648 FIRST WORD: Year | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 September | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The former BP/Amoco refinery site in Wood River was designated in 2001 by USEPA as one of only five Resource Conservation Recovery Act Brownfield Pilot Projects in the nation. The ongoing cleanup and redevelopment of the site, a result of collaboration between the private and public sectors, has resulted in a successful "Brownfields" showcase project. Find out how this site went from a contaminated status to a community possibility. 9:02 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040465 Original UID: 20649 FIRST WORD: Wood | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 August | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois EPA and the Partners for Clean Air co-sponsor the Green Pays on Green Days program as an educational initiative to target individual citizens to reduce air pollution in the Greater Chicagoland area. This program looks at ways that individual contributions and responsible actions can benefit the environment for generations to come. Interviews with Illinois EPA director Renee Cipriano are included. 8:51 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040467 Original UID: 20650 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 July | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In 1998, Illinois EPA identified orphaned landfill sites as critical environmental problems that needed to be addressed. The Centralia landfill is one of 33 landfills that no longer accepted waste but was never properly closed. Significant erosion and exposed wastes allowed rainwater and ponded water to infiltrate the landfill and contaminate groundwater and nearby streams. Learn what steps were taken to clean-up the situation at Centralia, as well as 2 other nearby abandoned landfills. 9:04 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040468 Original UID: 20651 FIRST WORD: Centralia | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 June | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Green building uses cutting-edge techniques that conserve natural resources, increase energy efficiency, and improve the workplace environment. This program interviews architects, engineers and other state agency representatives who support the "green" building movement, and offer suggestions on what kinds of products and applications are being utilized in current projects. 14:02 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040469 Original UID: 20652 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | During the month of April, Illinois EPA sponsored and participated in various environmental events including Earth Day, Earth Awareness Fair, Earth Stewardship Day, and the Partners for Clean Air Breakfast. This show features interviews with those involved in the various proceedings. 10:08 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040470 Original UID: 20653 FIRST WORD: Earth | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 April | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Green Fleets program recognizes businesses and government units throughout Illinois that have implemented clean, alternative fuels into their fleet operations. In order to qualify, a fleet must have alternative fuel vehicles (AFV's) as a portion of its vehicles and alternative fuel must be used. Find out who is involved in the program and why citizens should consider using alternative fuels as well. 8:06 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040471 Original UID: 20654 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 March | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor George Ryan signed executive orders while in office directing state agencies to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into day-to-day operations. This program spotlights the Green Illinois initiative and it's two components: Green Government and Green Communities. Some efforts include paper recycling, driving flexible fuel vehicles and using compact fluorescent light bulbs. 10:50 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040473 Original UID: 20655 FIRST WORD: Green | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 February | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A look at the Unsewered Community Grant Program, a program that will financially help communities throughout Illinois replace existing polluting septic systems with sewage treatment facilities. 5:35 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040474 Original UID: 20656 FIRST WORD: Unsewered | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 January | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This award was created in 1997 to honor groups that develop Brownfields sites across the nation. Winners are chosen on a regional basis and then compete for the grand prize at the National Annual Brownfields Conference. An Illinois project, the Alton Center Business Park, won a Phoenix Community Impact Award in 2001 and is highlighted in this show. 9:54 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040475 Original UID: 20657 FIRST WORD: Brownfields | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 December | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | One of the key pieces to completing a successful Brownfield (an abandoned and/or underused industrial or commercial property) is to get a developer on board from the beginning. City of Lockport Mayor Frank Mitchell provides an interview talking about the hands-on approach that he and the city have taken to bring in developers for their projects. 11:05 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040476 Original UID: 20658 FIRST WORD: Brownfields | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 November | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The shorelines of the lagoons and streambanks in Washington Park, located in the heart of Springfield), had fallen victim to erosion over the last 100 years. Hear how the Illinois EPA and the Springfield Park District teamed up to some the unsightly problem using geo-textiles, native plantings and elevated boardwalks. 13:13 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040478 Original UID: 20659 FIRST WORD: Washington | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 October | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Public water suppliers in Illinois were required by law to comply with the Federal Radio Nuclide ruling by December 2003. This show discusses the lengthy process, the cost of complying with the rule, treatment options and how the city of DeKalb overcame these obstacles while coming into compliance. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040480 Original UID: 20660 FIRST WORD: Public | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 September | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Hecker, Illinois is home to a one of a dozen former Nike Hercules Missile sites located across the state. Besides being a part of Illinois' cold war history, the site has also housed the Beck Area Career Center since 1972. The Center has made use of the intact facility and offers educational programs for three surrounding counties. This program focuses on the transition of the former military site to a unique community asset. 8:57 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040482 Original UID: 20661 FIRST WORD: Beck | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 August | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Green Fleet Expo was held for the 2nd year at Motorola campuses across the state. The purpose of the on-going program is to educate Motorola employees on the newest potentials in alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Representatives from GM, Illinois EPA, Nicor, and others were on hand to answer questions concerning fuel options, tax incentives, and benefits to the environment. Interviews with these professionals are included. 11:51 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040484 Original UID: 20662 FIRST WORD: Motorola | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 July | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | What if there was an oil spill on the Illinois or the Mississippi River? We can rest assured that if an oil spill should occur, both federal and state officials have a clean up plan prepared. Learn about an interesting set of demonstrations conducted by the Illinois DOT, Illinois DNR, Illinois EPA, and U.S. Coast Guard that showed off the latest in oil containment and recovery equipment. 10:29 | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040485 Original UID: 20663 FIRST WORD: U.S. | |
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