Illinois

Faces of Conservation

Meet Our Experts

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois works to protect and preserve the Prairie State for future generations, and our conservation work is grounded in strong science. Meet some of the experts who help us protect nature and preserve life.

Michelle Carr_thumbnailMichelle Carr steps into the role of state director for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois. © Cristina Rutter
Meet the Experts: Michelle Carr

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's State Director.

Bob Moseley - IL Director of ConservationBob Moseley, Illinois Director of Conservation © Lloyd DeGrane
Meet the Experts: Bob Moseley

Learn more about the Illinois chapter’s Director of Conservation.

Jeff WalkJeff Walk in the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park, Chicago, June 2010. © Lloyd DeGrane
Meet the Experts: Jeff Walk

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's Director of Science.

Doug Blodgett at Emiquon Lake FestivalThe Nature Conservancy in Illinois' Director of River Conservation Doug Blodgett welcomes nearly 300 people to the 2011 Lake Festival at Emiquon. © Cristina Rutter
Meet the Experts: Doug Blodgett

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's Director of River Conservation.

Lloyd DeGrane (Maria Lemke)Maria Lemke © Lloyd DeGrane
Meet the Experts: Maria Lemke

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's Aquatic Ecologist.

Robert LittikenRobert Littiken , The Nature Conservancy in Illinois’s, Project Manager of the Illinois Kankakee Sands © Robert Littiken
Meet the Experts: Robert Littiken

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's Kankakee Sands Project Manager.

Dr. Kim HallDr. Kimberly Hall © David Rothstein
Meet the Experts: Dr. Kimberly Hall

Learn more about the climate change scientist for the Great Lakes Program.

Tharran Hobson With BitternTharran Hobson, The Nature Conservancy in Illinois’ River Program Restoration Manager, with a Bittern. © Tharran Hobson
Meet the Experts: Tharran Hobson

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's River Program Restoration Manager.

Fran Harty--Faces of ConservationFran Harty, director of special projects for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois © TNC Archives
Meet the Experts: Fran Harty

Learn more about the Illinois chapter's Director of Special Projects.

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