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Cook County Forest Preserve District
The Forest Preserves of Cook County, the country’s oldest, largest and greatest forest preserve, is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Director in the Department of Resource Management. The Department of Resource Management’s primary function is to execute the mission of the Preserve: “…to preserve, protect, restore and restock natural areas throughout the County.”…
PSCC TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT GRANT FUNDS FROM ICECF
Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC) is pleased to announce that it will be the recipient of a significant grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for the preservation and enhancement of natural habitats and wildlife areas in Illinois. The grant, which could reach up to $42 million, will be used to provide funding to…
2015 Illinois conservation in review
In looking at this comprehensive report compiled by GIS Consultant David Holman, conservation projects in Illinois have been plenty in the last year keeping conservationists very busy with many amazing accomplishments. For instance, did you know… The Prairie State Conservation Coalition’s mapping project shows there are 62 501(c)3 environmental nonprofits that hold property or conservation…
Kerry Leigh appointed to IDNR Advisory Board
Natural Land Institute is pleased to announce that Kerry Leigh, Executive Director, has been appointed by Governor Pritzker to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Advisory Board. Kerry’s term of service will go through January, 2025. The IDNR Advisory Board was established via Illinois State Statute under 20 ILCS 5/5-560 and is comprised of…
PSCC receives ICECF Natural Areas Grant
Prairie State Conservation Coalition is grateful to the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for awarding a $36,000 grant for our project “Growing Leadership, Diversifying Membership, and Completing the Strategic Plan.” The project will focus on enhancing the membership experience for our members, creating a commercial donor database, and expanding our membership beyond the…