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Protecting Illinois Nature
For more than 60 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect the sun-kissed prairies, shady oak savannas and tranquil forests of Illinois. With your support, we can build on that legacy by bringing people together to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges, from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water.
Small Wetlands, Big Benefit: How to Harness Nature to Filter Agriculture Runoff
A long-term study on an Illinois farm shows that constructed wetlands can reduce excess nutrients in agricultural runoff by nearly 50%, a huge win for drinking water quality and wildlife habitat.
Reconnecting the Wild Midwest: Wildlife Corridors in Action
Let the Midwest roam again. See how TNC reconnects forests, prairies, rivers and more, so wildlife from bobcats to butterflies can move and thrive in a changing climate.
More For Illinois
A Migration Forecast for Birds
BirdCast provides real-time predictions of bird migrations: when birds are migrating, where they're going and how far they're flying.
Can Migrating Birds Adapt to Climate Change?
As birds cross states and continents, their stops to rest may no longer match up to hatching insects, blooming flowers and fruiting trees.
Using Fire to Restore Illinois Prairies and Woodlands
The Nature Conservancy has made it a priority to use “good fire” to keep native habitats healthy.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
Sign up to receive monthly conservation news and updates from Illinois. Get a preview of Illinois’ Nature News email.
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
From lush prairies and rare savannas to vibrant wetlands and rivers, The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout Illinois in the past 60 years.
