The Villages of Diamond and Coal City are hosting the annual Community Wide Garage Sale Days on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 from 8AM-4PM. Complete and return application to have your address included on the listing sheet.

National Public Works Week 2025 May 18 - May 24 National Public Works Week (NPPW) is observed during the third full week of May to recognize the importance of public works in an organized society. The week-long observation also sheds light on the brave and essential role that the public works employees play in our lives. By […]

June is National Safety Month National Safety Month is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free from any danger. It is a time to reflect on the working conditions around the country and how we can create a safer environment for those who work hard for […]

World Environment Day is a global platform for raising awareness and taking action on critical environmental issues. It serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the planet we call home. This year's theme "ending plastic pollution" aims to strengthen global commitment to this urgent cause and catalyze collective action for […]

JULY 1,2025 Smart Irrigation Month is celebrated in July as an ode to the technology that has helped in saving water worldwide. Smart irrigation is a system that controls and schedules irrigation times after monitoring the weather and soil conditions. Why is such a system important? Because less than 1% of all the water on […]

AUGUST is designated as National Water Quality Month to raise awareness about the importance of water, encourage its protection, and promote conservation of water resources.  Here's a more detailed look at National Water Quality Month: Purpose: The month aims to highlight the vital role water plays in human health, agriculture, the environment, and recreation, and to […]

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week   Learn about Lead General Lead Information Read more about lead" Información relacionado en español. What is lead? Where is lead found? Who is at risk? Lead exposure data What are the health effects of lead? Lower your chances of exposure to lead What do I do if I think […]

What is World Toilet Day? World Toilet Day 2025 is a global observance that raises awareness about the critical issue of sanitation and access to clean and safe toilets. This day aims to advocate for improved sanitation facilities, proper hygiene practices, and the importance of sanitation in preventing diseases and promoting well-being. What is World […]

  The Value of Water Campaign is a coalition of leading organizations and individuals from across the US water sector who are working to educate and inspire Americans about how our water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment. Since 2015, the Value of Water Campaign has been building public and political will for […]