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Watershed Stewardship in Action
The City recently partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to host a Watershed Soft Landing Kit Workshop at the Water Treatment Plant as part of the Watershed Stewards Program.
This hands-on session focused on preparing lawns for Soft Landing Kits, including sod removal methods and site preparation to help ensure successful installation.
We appreciate the continued collaboration with the U of I Extension Center and Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District and the opportunity to support residents in protecting water quality and strengthening our local watershed.
Learn more about Watershed Protection here: www.colescountyswcd.org/resources/watersheds/
Furthermore, contact the Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District if interested in joining the Lake Mattoon and Lake Paradise Watershed Committee.
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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
Yard Waste Facility
Starting October 10, 2025, the City of Mattoon Yard Waste Facility on North Logan Street will close at dark and reopen every day at 7:00 am. David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460
Oil and Chipping for City Streets Has Ended
Oil and chip operations on city streets has ended for this year. Due to a shortage of materials, streets we were unable to get to this year will be placed on the schedule for next year. If you have any questions, please contact: David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460 Office 309.253.4807 Cell
2025 Tree Replacement Program – Update
All trees for this year are now taken, and we will not be taking any further orders. Please try again next year.
Water Quality Response and Recovery Report
A report outlining the City of Mattoon's response and recovery efforts during and following the July 2025 Algal Bloom events is available. Please click here to read or download a PDF Copy of the report.
Remington and Swords Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching
Notice: Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching There will be construction to replace the pavement and curb & gutter on Remington Road and Swords Drive. Construction will begin on August 25, 2025. Remington Road will be closed east of Swords Drive during construction. Swords Drive will always have at least one lane open during construction. All work is dependent on weather conditions. We will make every effort to maintain access to your property throughout the duration of the project. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, you can contact: City of Mattoon David Clark, PE- Public Works Director [...]
Lake Mattoon Beach Closure Issued
WARNING - A harmful algal bloom, which can release neurological toxins, continues to indicate a presence at Lake Mattoon. Out of an abundance of caution, the beach at Lake Mattoon is closed until further notice, pending additional test results from sampling taken today. Residents should avoid contact with the water. The City has contracted for treatment of Lake Mattoon; however, due to the low dissolved oxygen levels currently in the water, spraying has been postponed until conditions are favorable to do so. A PDF Copy of this notice can be found here.