Economic Value of The Conservation Foundation’s 33,000 Acres of Preserved Land – Executive Summary Those that do not look deep into nature may not see value in its preservation. However, recent work has explored the economic impact of the goods and services, or ecosystem services (ESS), that nature freely provides. Unfortunately, it is because ESS…
Nearly 50 conservation land trust leaders from throughout the state came together on February 26-27 at Starved Rock State Park to learn from each other, share ideas and explore new ways to expand our capacity to preserve more land in Illinois. The 2015 PSCC Annual Meeting was a huge success at focusing on key strategic…
Illinois Audubon Society partners with Joliet Park District to expand Pilcher Park Non-profit and local government join together to protect natural area JOLIET, IL. The Illinois Audubon Society today announced its acquisition of 80-acres adjacent to Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park in Will County. With a generous $1.38 million dollar grant from Illinois…
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.”…
WILD THINGS CONFERENCE 2015 Saturday, January 31st University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.habitatproject.org/WildThings 2015 People who care about the Earth – and do something about it locally – will meet to study, have a good time, and develop skills and tools for conserving local wilderness and habitat….
Here is a very nice summary provided by Dave Holman. Folks are returning from one holiday and getting ready for another. Chaos reigns as books for 2014 are closed and initiatives for 2015 begun. The new year is nearly upon us, and what better way to move forward towards bright new horizons than by…looking backwards?…
Recent IDNR survey: “Trails of all kinds – including walking/hiking trails, nature/interpretive trails and multiuse trails – are enormously popular, topping the list of amenities that patrons request most often, the survey participants reported.” http://news.illinois.edu/news/14/1007recreation_survey_MeganOwens_JarrodScheunemann.html
Wild Things is a convergence of academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about a broad range of ecologically-themed topics through poster sessions, speed talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker will be Bill Kleiman from The Nature Conservancy on “How the Bison Came Back – Stewards and Scientists restore human and…
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investments in Conservation and Illinois State Parks Announces Expansion at Starved Rock State Park, Land Acquisitions and $6.5 Million in State Park Capital Projects OGLESBY – Governor Pat Quinn today announced the acquisition of a 51-acre parcel of land adjacent to Starved Rock State Park that will provide additional wildlife space…
