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Today, Emiquon is one of the largest floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest.

Insect in Emiquon Preserve, Illinois. PHOTO CREDIT © Byron Jorjorian

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2011 Journal Entries

Chinese environmental scientists learn about recreational fishing at the Emiquon Preserve. © Tharran Hobson/TNC

Reaching Beyond Emiquon's Waters

After recent visits from Chinese scientists, Jason discusses how the work at Emiquon reaches locally, nationally and internationally. Learn more

Emiquon Preserve, Lewistown, Illinois © Cristina Rutter

A Story of Success

From imagination to implementation, the new visitor amenities at Emiquon bring us a story of true success. Learn more

Large flock of Snow Geese flying at Bosque del Apache NWR. Bosque del Apache (Spanish for "woods of the Apache") is one of the most spectacular U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) in North America, situated in central New Mexico. Here, tens of thousands of birds including sandhill cranes, Arctic geese, and many kinds of ducks gather each winter. PHOTO CREDIT: © Alan Eckert Photography

Flocking to Emiquon

Flocks of snow geese 100,000 strong come to Emiquon. Learn more

Bald Eagle landing © Nathan Lovas/TNC

A New Year, A New Season

With the New Year, 2010 "Boating and Fishing" permits have for Emiquon expired. Learn more

Lion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

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Elakala Falls in Blackwater State Park of West Virginia. The Conservancy works within the Blackwater River watershed. "Best Places We Protect" finalist. © Troy and Rusty Lilly

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Today, Emiquon is one of the largest floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest.

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A New Year, A New Season

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