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Tom Mitchell, volunteer, collects prairie grass seeds, Nachusa Grasslands, IL. © Ann E. Cutting


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Julianne Beck
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Meet the Experts

Leslee Spraggins, State Director
Discover how Leslee has made an impact on locally based programs that often serve as national and international conservation models.

Bob Moseley, Director of Conservation
Learn more about Bob’s leadership in conservation locally and globally.


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Nachusa Grasslands preserve, Illinois. © Justin Meissen/TNC

The Nature Conservancy has protected over 80,000 acres of land and water in Illinois since establishing a state-wide program over 50 years ago. Our restoration work in Illinois helps protect remaining natural areas in this densely populated state while modeling science-driven conservation for the world.

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July 24, 2009
Donation sparks Apple River conservation effort

Freeport Journal-Standard


June 19, 2009
700-year-old settlement unearthed near Dickson Mounds
Peoria Journal Star


June 13, 2009
Group looks at how to limit farm runoff
State Journal-Register


April 30, 2009
Happy Earth Day!: Web Watcher
WGNtv


April 26, 2009
Fundraising gets social, goes online
Chicago Tribune


April 23, 2009

Earth Day 2009
WGNtv

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August 27, 2009

Illinois Faces More Than 9.6 Degree Increase Over Next 100 Years


July 17, 2009

Private Donations Used to Protect Apple River Canyon


April 9, 2009
Spring Outside this Earth Day with New Online Tools


April 1, 2009
Emiquon Preserve Opens for Public Fishing and Boating


December 8, 2008
New Initiative Focuses on Water Quality Improvement in the Mississippi River Basin & Gulf of Mexico


November 25, 2008
Cindy McGrew Named Volunteer of the Year by The Nature Conservancy in Illinois


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Photo credits (top to bottom, left to right): Nachusa Grasslands preserve, Illinois © Justin Meissen/TNC; Tom Mitchell, volunteer, collects seeds from the prairie’s grasses, Nachusa Grasslands preserve, Illinois © Ann E. Cutting

 

 


May 26, 2009
Illinois Voters Strongly Support Land Protection