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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a city meeting. Revelle said Evanston needed to “double down” on environmental efforts.

Evanston environmentalists push for local awareness of environmental issues under Trump administration

February 22, 2017

Evanston environmentalists are urging increased local involvement in light of President Donald Trump’s appointments for the heads of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department. Jonathan...

Ingraham Park will be one of several parks to receive improvements to natural bird habitats under a grant the city received. The grant will go towards cleaning up natural habitats, and will also fund walking trails and informational kiosks at various parks.

Evanston granted $100,000 to improve bird habitats

January 3, 2017

Evanston received a large grant to create new and improve upon existing migratory bird habitats throughout the city, officials announced last month. The $100,000 grant comes from the Chi-Cal Rivers...

Evanston listed among top green power users by Environmental Protection Agency

March 1, 2016

Evanston was named to the Environmental Protection Agency’s quarterly list of largest green power users earlier this year. The city appeared last on the EPA’s top 30 local government list, released...

City to donate $5,000 to Flint Water Fund

January 28, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced Thursday the city will donate $5,000 to help those affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The donation will go to the Flint Water Fund, which is managed by...

Dave Stoneback, Evanston's director of utilities, addresses the audience at the Green Drinks talk held at Farmhouse Evanston. Stoneback updated the audience on the city's water conservation plan.

Green Drinks event focuses on water conservation update, impact of climate change

May 6, 2015

Two speakers gave an update on Evanston’s water conservation plan and the impact of climate change on precipitation levels Wednesday evening as part of Evanston’s recognition of National Drinking Water...

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