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May 26, 2009: Illinois Voters Strongly Support Land Protection
Despite their worries about the economy, Illinois voters strongly support spending more money to protect land and water, according to a new poll.

Susan Donovan
sdonovan@tnc.org
tel: (312) 580-2160
mobile: (312) 339-9144

April 09, 2009: Spring Outside this Earth Day with New Online Tools
The Nature Conservancy encourages people to share their experiences in the natural world on the web this Earth Day. The Spring Outside campaign offers new tools designed to help the online community stay connected with their actual and virtual worlds, from sharing photos to blogging at nature.org.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

April 01, 2009: Emiquon Preserve Opens for Public Fishing and Boating
The Nature Conservancy announced today that boating and fishing will be permitted at the Emiquon Preserve on a limited basis. The wetland restoration project is located near Lewistown, Illinois, and will be open to anglers and boaters with permits between sunrise and sunset beginning April 20, 2009.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

December 08, 2008: New Initiative Focuses on Water Quality Improvement in the Mississippi River Basin & Gulf of Mexico
A new initiative announced today aims to reduce nutrient and sediment movement into the United States? largest river system, the Mississippi River. Monsanto is partnering with multiple agricultural and conservation groups that are working with farmers to help reduce runoff from the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

November 25, 2008: Cindy McGrew Named Volunteer of the Year by The Nature Conservancy in Illinois
The Nature Conservancy announced today that Cindy McGrew of Havana, Illinois is the first recipient of the conservation organization?s annual Volunteer of the Year award. Cindy is a long-time volunteer who has most notably fostered a growing bluebird population at the Emiquon Preserve.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

October 07, 2008: Survey: Politics, Perceived Costs, Lack of Benefits Diminish Public Support for Global Warming
Politics, economics and perceived lack of personal benefits were identified in a new survey as the main reasons most Americans do not place a priority on solving global warming, despite their belief that it is real.

Media Contacts
Blythe Thomas (703) 841-8782
Julianne Beck (312) 580-2107

October 03, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Action to Finalize Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Compact
The world?s largest freshwater ecosystem will be better protected from water withdrawal and diversion with President Bush?s action today signing and finalizing legislation known as the Great Lakes Compact.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

April 24, 2008: $10 Million Gift Expands Conservation in Africa
Conservation of Africa?s famed wild landscapes will expand with innovative strategies funded by a generous $10 million donation by Oak Brook, Illinois, resident Connie Keller, chair of the board of trustees for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, and her husband, Dennis Keller, chair of the board of trustees for the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).

Media Contacts
TNC: Julianne Beck
  mobile: (312) 259-0103
AWF: Elizabeth Miranda
  tel: (202) 939-3324

April 18, 2008: Field Station at the Emiquon Preserve Opens
The Nature Conservancy?s Emiquon Preserve is the new home to The University of Illinois at Springfield's Emiquon Field Station. The public is invited to an open house to explore the Field Station?s state of the art research and educational facilities.

Media Contacts
TNC: Julianne Beck
  mobile: (312) 259-0103
UIS: Cheryl Peck
  tel: (217) 206-7823

October 30, 2007: StartOneConversation Campaign Connects Chicagoans to Global Conservation
Billionaire. Danger. Bleach. These three words are among 50 conversation starters presented by The Nature Conservancy in Illinois to encourage Chicagoans to talk about the global conservation issues that impact their daily lives. Vibrant images from Chicago and around the world are paired with conversation starters in the series of displays currently posted across the city and online at www.StartOneConversation.org.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

October 29, 2007: The Nature Conservancy in Illinois Appoints New State Director
The Nature Conservancy announces the appointment of Leslee Spraggins as the new State Director of the Illinois Chapter. Spraggins brings 14 years of experience with The Nature Conservancy to the role, most recently as the organization?s State Director in Iowa where she led the revitalization of the chapter?s conservation and fundraising programs.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

September 19, 2007: Fall Symposia to Address Critical Conservation Issues and Solutions
In partnership with The University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, The Nature Conservancy presents a series of three symposia featuring scientific, academic and business leaders who will share their insights concerning the protection of the lands and waters around the world essential to our well-being.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

June 19, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Receives Grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation
The Nature Conservancy just recieved a grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation for its acquisition of a parcel of land adjacent to its Nachusa Preserve.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

June 14, 2007: UIS breaks ground for premier field station at Emiquon Preserve
Groundbreaking for the new field station at Emiquon Preserve is taking place today. The field station will be used for both education and research purposes with the help of University of Illinois-Springfield in the Conservancy's effort to restore Emiquon.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

May 01, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Launches Landmark Floodplain Restoration at the Emiquon Preserve
The largest project of its kind in the Midwest is expected to become a model restoration effort across the globe.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

April 12, 2007: Bob Moseley Named Director of Conservation Programs in Illinois
The Nature Conservancy announced today the appointment of Bob Moseley as the director of conservation programs in Illinois. He will be based out of the Conservancy?s Peoria office. In his new capacity, Moseley will oversee all of The Conservancy?s conservation work in Illinois including preserve stewardship, science, and government relations.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103

April 09, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Illinois
The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a series of public events in 2007. Since it was founded, The Nature Conservancy in Illinois has preserved and restored grasslands, savannas, forestlands, wetlands and freshwater habitat throughout the state.

Illinois Media Contact
Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103