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Fran Harty honored with George and Barbara Fell Award
PSCC board member Fran Harty was honored this weekend with the George and Barbara Fell Award. Fran was chosen because he “has demonstrated creativity and leadership in the preservation and stewardship of natural areas, restoration of natural areas, and has a history of promoting an understanding of the natural world in our region in his…
State of the Birds report for the U.S. released
Despite a loss of 3 billion — yes, billion — the State of the Birds report does contain some encouraging news that the steep decline can be reversed through conservation actions that will positively affect all wildlife, and also people. The report states that trends for the nation’s birds shows them declining in every habitat except wetlands,…
$1 million in NASA grants awarded
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…