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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FOTFP Development Director opening
Friends of the Forest Preserves has an opening for a Development Director at its Chicago office. Qualified candidates should be highly committed to open space preservation with a minimum of 8 years experience in development and a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role. Find out more about this position below by clicking blue…