Prairie Research Institute

Scientists to the State of Illinois @UofIllinois. Archaeology, natural history, geology, sustainability, water and weather.

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Happy National Groundwater Awareness Week! This annual celebration promotes the responsible use of groundwater. Advocates use the week to highlight water issues in their communities; promote groundwater protection; & remind well owners to test, treat, and maintain their wells. ⬇️

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@ILClimatologist @watersurvey 🔗 2025 weather recap: https://t.co/VJnBEDwbRh

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What kind of year was 2025 for Illinois weather? 🌦️ @ILClimatologist at @watersurvey breaks it down in his latest blog — 18th warmest and 23rd driest on record. 👉 Link in the thread.

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@ISTCatUIUC 📩 January TAP Newsletter: https://t.co/sJGHbkhAyw

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Big news for sustainability and business! This month's Technology Acceleration Program newsletter covers energy efficiency funding, battery recycling, community solar projects, and more! Read the full issue from @ISTCatUIUC in the thread!

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@INHSillinois 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/tS6gJMkXXk

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🎣 Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician – Join @INHSIllinois!
Support research on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers! This position is located in Sullivan, IL. Apps due Jan. 30, 2026. 👉 Link to apply in the thread.

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@INHSillinois 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/WULI8mwPzP

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🦆 Postdoctoral Research Associate – Join @INHSIllinois!
Work on the Firebird project, aimed at addressing how marsh birds respond to prescribed fire along the Gulf Coast! Apps due Feb. 15, 2026.
👉 Find the link to apply in the thread.

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@ILGeoSurvey 🔗 Check out the interactive ArcGIS StoryMap at https://t.co/q341b8xOXb

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Waves, sand, and change. 🌊 Take an interactive tour of the Illinois Lake Michigan coast and see how @ilgeosurvey scientists are studying how the shoreline changes. 👉 Visit the link in the comments to learn more!

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@ILGeoSurvey 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/Emm0VInXE7

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📢 Apply for the Paul Edwin Potter Internship Program!
Open to undergrad & master’s students at U.S. institutions, @ILGeoSurvey's Summer 2026 internship offers hands-on geology research. Apps due Feb. 15, 2025.
👉 Link to apply in the thread!

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@ILClimatologist @watersurvey 🔗 Read the December climate report: https://t.co/Sn2SegA3YR

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Back in December, Illinois experienced roller coaster temperatures and was dry overall. ❄️ Get the latest climate recap and outlook from @ilclimatologist at @watersurvey. 👉 Link in the thread.

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@INHSillinois 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/IWB77Uaw5c

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🐟 Seasonal Aquatic Ecology Field Technician - Join @INHSIllinois!
Help monitor sport fish and other aquatic populations along the IL shoreline of Lake Michigan! Position located in Zion, IL. Apps due Jan. 15, 2026. 👉 Find the link to apply in the thread.

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Get your copy 👉 https://t.co/vv5Fpmkb6i

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🎁 Holiday sale! Archaeology of Illinois is $40 through Jan. 31. Explore 16 richly illustrated chapters covering real sites and the people who shaped Illinois’ past. A perfect gift for archaeology lovers!

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Limited supply! 👉 https://t.co/N7xbTCsPRg

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Holiday deal! 🎁🪲 A Selection of the Common, Unusual, and Rare Insects of Illinois is just $5—with limited supply! Features 250+ species in full color. Great gift for nature lovers and young scientists. 🌟 Link in the thread.