A Message from Executive Director Bill Shilts
Something Old, Something New
On July 1, 2008 a momentous merger of two venerable institutions took place, a merger that will impact both of their futures in significant ways. The State Scientific Surveys, internationally recognized institutions with roots back to the establishment of the first State Geological Survey in 1851, were transferred by the State Legislature to the administration of the University of Illinois, which was established in 1867. The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) has been located on the campus of the University since 1885, ...More from Executive Director Shilts
From News Bureau Illinois,
Shrinking Bylot Island glaciers tell story of climate change
A Minute with Geologist William Shilts
Dr. Shilts Recipient of the ISGS Special Recognition Award
Illinois Board of Natural Resource Sustainability
Events, Lectures, Seminars
The Truth, Tragedy, & Transformation of E-Waste
A free public talk by Willie Cade, founder, PC Rebuilders &
Recyclers
View the video of the talk
2010 INRS Naturally Illinois Expo
INRS Calendar of Events
Press Releases and Highlights
The Greenhouse Gas and Sustainability Symposium
and the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Awards to be held October 28,
2009
Carbon Burial Research Grows as Huge Experiment Begins
FutureGen Site Confirmed Excellent
INHS Press Releases/Highlights
ISWS Highlights
ISTC Highlights
ISGS Monthly Highlights
New! ESRI-GIS Development Center
Workshop on Conceptual, Spatial, and Numerical Modeling for Decision Support
No ISTC Research Proposal Solicitation for FY2010
The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), formerly the Waste Management and Research Center, will not have a solicitation for FY2010 research proposals this year. ISTC has insufficient new funds available in FY10 to justify a full solicitation. We will notify you next year if circumstances change. Thank you for your interest in the research program at ISTC.
Updated 11/21/2009 AW
Illinois Natural History Survey
Since 1858, the INHS has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois — the State's biological memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation.
Illinois State Geological Survey
The ISGS is a premier State Geological Survey serving the needs of Illinois with earth science information relevant to the State's environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety. Some 200 scientists and technical support staff conduct basic and applied research in geology, compile geologic maps, and gather and manage the state's geological data.
Illinois State Water Survey
The ISWS has flourished for more than a century by anticipating and responding to new challenges and opportunities to serve the citizens of Illinois. Today, the ISWS continues to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by developing new programs, while continuing to provide long-standing services upon which Illinoisans have come to rely.
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
ISTC is a change agency that performs research, spreads awareness,
and facilitates implementation regarding practices, technology and
systems that improve sustainability. The Illinois Sustainable
Technology Center (formerly the Waste Management and Research
Center) has been providing assistance to Illinois businesses and
the public since 1985.
History of the Scientific Surveys and ISTC