Outdoor Illinois article on PSCC grant

2025 recipients announced IDNR announces nearly $1 million for Natural Areas Stewardship grants The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced near $1 million in grants to support 14 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC). The grants are part of the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship…

As many are aware in our conservation community across Illinois, federal funding freezes and indiscriminate firings have deep and sudden impact on projects and people across our state. The Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC) with its 40-member conservation organizations are concerned with unilateral federal actions that have stopped restoration work at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie,…

Forefront is asking all nonprofit organizations across the state to fill out a survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their  operations and to determine community needs. Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Open space and nature is critical now more than ever. Nature is…

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…

Lake Forest Open Lands announced President and CEO John Sentell will retire in May, 2022. Sentell has led the highly-regarded conservation land trust for more than 11 years and will remain with the organization in an advisory capacity and continue to serve on LFOLA’s board of governors. Here’s the news release with the announcement: “We…