PSCC on WGN-TV for World Nature Conservation Day

Executive Director Cynthia Kanner was interviewed on WGN-TV to talk about PSCC’s role in Illinois’s conservation on World Nature Conservation Day, Sunday, July 28.  Kanner talked about future plans for PSCC with the $42 million grant received from the Illinois Clean Energy Commission Foundation earlier this year.  (click on the image below to view the…

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PSCC Grant A Reason to Celebrate World Nature Conservation Day

Prairie State Conservation Coalition Will Use Funds To Expand and Protect Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat Throughout Illinois CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As people across Illinois enjoy the outdoors and the state’s natural areas, World Nature Conservation Day (July 28), #WorldConservationDay, is an ideal time to celebrate a grant that will transform land…

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Chgo Sun-Times interviews Cynthia

Executive Director Cynthia Kanner was interviewed recently by the Chicago Sun-Times talking about the exciting challenges Prairie State Conservation Coalition has in the coming months as we move forward after receiving the sizeable grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. You can read the article here. PRAIRIE STATE CONSERVATION COALITION STEPPING UP TO FUND LAND…

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Inflation Reduction Act Grants Program

Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program Nearly $2 Billion Dollars available for environmental and climate justice activities in disadvantaged communities Learn More   NOW OPEN! EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction…

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Natural Resources Advanced Specialist

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has an opening for a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating peer and landowner reviews, maintaining a computerized database, approval of master plans and management goals for nature preserves and land and water reserves, and conducting outreach to landowners, among other…

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Director of Finance opening in Naperville

The Conservation Foundation, headquartered in Naperville, has an opening for a Director of Finance to oversee all financial and administrative tasks as well as human resources duties. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of five years accounting experience, advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should have a personal…

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TWI Calumet Coordinator

Full-time Calumet Coordinator To keep up with the burgeoning collaborative work across the Calumet Region, The Wetlands Initiative is again hiring a full-time Calumet projects staffer. Our previous coordinator has been promoted to a management position, creating this opening. This position is a strong opportunity for a young person interesetd in how so much of…

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