The status of nutrient reduction strategies in states along the Upper Mississippi River will be the focus of the spring 2026 seminar series hosted by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center. The sessions feature scientists who have been leaders in developing, updating and tracking the progress of nutrient reduction strategies in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana.  

The presentations will take place the second Wednesday of each month, February through May, from 3:10-4:00 p.m. All sessions in this seminar series will be held online.Register via Zoom to participate in the seminars.  Download a flyer for the spring 2026 seminar series,

Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Update
Presenter: Trevor Sample, agency coordinator for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Trevor has worked at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for 24 years and currently serves as the agency coordinator for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. He previously worked as a project manager in the Bureau of Water, Watershed Management Section, managing total maximum daily load studies and Section 319 grants. Trevor represents the Illinois EPA on several boards and councils, including the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council and Illinois Certified Crop Advisor Board, and serves as the Illinois representative on the Mississippi River/Gulf Hypoxia Task Force.

Watch a recording of this seminar. 

You may also want to view the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog.