Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District

08/19/2026

Huge shout out to Ben Lubinski and Blake Ruebush, IDNR Fish Biologist and Rick Macho, Madison County SWCD Specialist for a wonderful, informative seminar on Pond Management on Friday, August 14. Thanks too to our host, the Edwardsville Gun Club. They have a outstanding facility for the shooting and fishing enthusiasts. Over 100 landowners attended the event.

References made during the presentation can be found at: https://ifishillinois.org/Pages/Resources/Community/PrivatePonds and Texas A&M publication: https://agrilifelearn.famu.edu/s/product/aquatic-vegetation-prevention/01t4x000004OfsnAAC

07/21/2026

Order form for our fall fish sale please note the due date for submission of order and payment and the delivery date and location. Contact the office with questions at 618-656-7300 ext. 3
thanks

07/15/2026

06/29/2026

good workshop for people with ponds, lakes to get information on maintenance of the pond and how to stock it

06/29/2026

Due to the 4th of July being on a Saturday, our office will be closed on Friday July 3rd we will reopen on Monday July 6. Have a safe 4th of July weekend

02/04/2026

If in need of renewal, don’t miss the nearest in-person pesticide applicator training session happening across the state through early April.

Trainings are led by the University of Illinois Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Space is limited.

Check in with the simplified tips for what to expect, how to plan ahead, testing options for both in-person and online, schedule, registration details, continuing education credits, and whom to contact with questions.

🔗 Start here with the simplified way to register for training in Pesticide News at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/pesticide-news/2025-10-31-know-simplified-registration-and-licensure-process-2025-2026

12/17/2025

regular recycle schedule 2026

12/17/2025

Recycling schedule for 2026

12/01/2025

PCM partners with Kraft Heinz

11/18/2025

September 20th was the fall fish sale, it was held in the parking lot of the Madison County Farm Bureau at 900 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL. Thanks to all who purchased fish from the District and also thanks to all the volunteers.