2026 IL Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Partnership Conference
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Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
In-Person: Illinois Department of Agriculture, John Block Building Auditorium, 801 East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Doors Open & Registration Begins: 9:00 AM | Program Begins: 9:30 AM | Ends: 4:30 pm
Virtual Access: Join via Zoom | Password: 2026
In-Person: Illinois Department of Agriculture, John Block Building Auditorium, 801 East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Doors Open & Registration Begins: 9:00 AM | Program Begins: 9:30 AM | Ends: 4:30 pm
Virtual Access: Join via Zoom | Password: 2026
The 2026 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Annual Partnership Conference brings together researchers, agency leaders, and practitioners to share progress, explore new science, and advance coordinated action to reduce nutrient loss statewide. This year’s conference highlights annual updates through 2025, emerging research, and implementation strategies, with a continued focus on collaboration across sectors.
Participants receive updates on:
- The Illinois NLRS Data Portal and Annual Summary
- Sector progress across agriculture, point source, and stormwater
- IL Nitrogen & Phosphorus River Loads & Yields update
- Nutrient Research and Education Council priorities
- NLRS 2.0 research developments
- Considering the Importance of Upland Retention for Nutrient Loss Reduction
Participants have opportunities to:
- Stay informed on the latest science and policy developments
- Connect with partners across Illinois
- Contribute to discussions on future NLRS priorities and strategies
The Illinois NLRS is a statewide, collaborative effort working to reduce the amount of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, entering Illinois waterways. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/NLRSPortal.
For reasonable accommodations email NLRS@illinois.edu. Register for the 2026 Illinois NLRS Annual Partnership Conference below. Additional details will be shared from NLRS@illinois.edu.