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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.
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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November 25, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Launches Corporate Gift-Giving Center
The Nature Conservancy’s new online corporate giving center allows companies of all sizes to recognize their staff, customers, clients and partners in an Earth-friendly way this year. The site offers a range of options at www.nature.org/holidaypartner. The center allows for self-fulfillment—thus cutting down on delivery time, packaging and transportation costs.
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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November 25, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Offers Green Gift Options for the 2008 Holiday Season
This holiday season, The Nature Conservancy is encouraging consumers to give gifts that will go twice as far – gifts that will delight loved ones while also protecting and preserving some of the world's most precious habitats for future generations. From adopting land to purchasing apparel, these meaningful gifts are also budget-friendly.
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Blythe Thomas
bthomas@tnc.org (703) 841-8782
Julianne Beck (312) 580-2107 |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 580-2107
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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June 03, 2008: Illinois Landowners to Preserve Grassland Wildlife Habitat
Illinois landowners can help protect grassland wildlife by enrolling eligible land in the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), a new practice of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
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Julianne Beck
tel: (312) 759-8017, ext. 26
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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).
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Julianne Beck
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org
AWF Contact: Elizabeth Miranda
tel: (202) 939-3324
emiranda@awf.org |
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April 23, 2008: The Nature Conservancy and Meijer Re-Launch Garden Center Partnership with Earth Day “Open House”
The Nature Conservancy and Meijer stores are teaming up again to encourage shoppers to select non-invasive plants, trees and shrubs for their backyards, and they are kicking off this year’s program with a special Earth Day open house on April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at all 181 Meijer stores throughout the Midwest.
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Julianne Beck
Tel: (312) 759-8017, ext. 26
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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TNC Contact: Julianne Beck
mobile: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org
UIS Contact: Cheryl Peck
tel: (217) 206-7823
Peck.Cheryl@UIS.edu |
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December 27, 2007: Conservancy Applauds Congressional Appropriations Bill for Shawnee National Forest
The Nature Conservancy today applauded Senator Richard Durbin’s (D-IL) support for the FY’08 Interior Appropriations Bill that will fund the Shawnee National Forest with $850,000. This funding will enable the U.S. Forest Service to acquire land within the purchase boundaries of the forest.
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Julianne Beck
Tel: (312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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November 20, 2007: Dreaming of a “Green” Christmas?
The Nature Conservancy issues tips for a greener holiday, with ideas for Thanksgiving through the New Year to help save the planet – to say nothing of your wallet and your sanity.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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September 17, 2007: Conservancy Honors Sen. Frerichs and Rep. Moffitt for Support of Illinois Prescribed Burn Act
The Nature Conservancy will present Acorn Awards to State Rep. Don Moffitt and Sen. Michael Frerichs in honor of their sponsorship of the Illinois Prescribed Burn Act.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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May 02, 2007: Illinois House of Representatives to Honor Carl Becker
Carl Nels Becker, former director of conservation programs for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, will be honored today when the Illinois House of Representatives reads a resolution highlighting his distinguished career and numerous contributions to conservation in Illinois.
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Julianne Beck
312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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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.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
Cell: (312) 259-0103
jbeck@tnc.org |
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March 01, 2007: New Study: Illinois Falling Dramatically Behind in Protecting Open Space
Illinois ranked in the bottom third of states in spending for open space, and dead last by a wide margin in the Midwest in state-owned protected land, according to Illinois State Land Conservation Funding, a report released today.
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Julianne Beck
(312) 759-8017, ext. 26
jbeck@tnc.org |
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May 31, 2006: Bald Eagle Hatched at The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve
A pair of bald eagles has produced the first eaglet at The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve since the 7,100-acre property was purchased more than five years ago.
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Chris Anderson
Email: canderson@tnc.org
Phone:(312) 759-8017 ext. 30
Cell: (312) 218-0186 |
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March 13, 2006: List of Critical Conservation Sites for the Great Lakes Released
The Nature Conservancy’s Great Lakes Program and the Nature Conservancy of Canada jointly announced today the release of the first Binational Conservation Blueprint for the Great Lakes; a plan that reveals areas in critical need of conservation in both the United States and Canada.
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Chris Anderson
(312) 218-0186 (cell)
canderson@tnc.org |
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February 09, 2006: New Site Acquired to Help Rare Grasslands Bird Recover
The Nature Conservancy in Illinois played an integral role in helping the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) acquire 320 acres in Jasper County on Thursday. The acquisition benefits the state-endangered greater prairie chicken.
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Chris Anderson
Email: canderson@tnc.org
Phone:(312) 759-8017 ext. 30
Cell: (312) 218-0186 |
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January 14, 2005: $12 Million from Caterpillar Inc. Launches Ambitious Global Freshwater River Project
The Nature Conservancy, with a generous $12 million gift from the Caterpillar Foundation of Caterpillar Inc., is undertaking an ambitious project that will guide protection of the world’s vanishing freshwater supply and transform the way large working river systems are preserved and protected.
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Chris Anderson
Email: canderson@tnc.org
Phone:(312) 759-8017 ext. 30
Cell: (312) 218-0186 |
