More media coverage…Here’s some more news on what’s happening at PSCC. Yes, the grant from ICECF certainly is transformational for us and conservation all across Illinois. Click on the photo to see the article.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting a webinar Thursday, December 7 on the rusty patched bumble bee to present information about the Service’s conservation strategy; where to get information about section 7 consultations, project reviews, research needs, and surveys; resources that are available to you; and what you can do to help the…
The 2016 Illinois Fishing Information guide is available in PDF format through the IDNR website in both English and Spanish versions by clicking here. Regulations in the guide are effective April 1 through March 31, 2017. A reminder to anglers, and would-be anglers, that Illinois Free Fishing Days for 2016 are June 17-20, during the…
PSCC’s Conservation Land Trust Handbook (link below). Most of you have contributed to this effort – thank you. PSCC is working to increase the visibility of the work of non-profit conservation land trusts in Illinois, and we think the Handbook helps to illustrate our impact. It’s a work in progress, but we hope it will…
Statewide Conservation Organization Director Appointed to Illinois Legacy Tree Task Force Governor J.B. Pritzker has named the executive director of Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC) to the Legacy Tree Program Task Force which will identify, preserve, and create awareness of significant trees in the state. Cynthia Kanner, a McHenry County resident, joins other members from the conservation community to…
Each year, The Nature Conservancy dedicates funds to support the work of volunteer groups by providing stewardship tools and safety equipment and by funding newsletters, websites, and educational materials through the VSN Stewardship Fund. This year, in addition to the Stewardship Fund, the Volunteer Stewardship Network has launched the Community Convening Fund to assist organizations that…
Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) is offering a test drive of specially-designed outdoor wheelchairs at an Open House on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. LFOLA is partnering with Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) as a host location for a motorized, all-terrain wheelchair in its efforts to increase access for everyone to enjoy…