| New Lower Fox River Land
Conservation Planning - Conservation Opportunity Area
(COA) |
The Conservation Foundation is coordindating a new
project in the Fox River watershed.
This voluntary planning project will concentrate on land
areas along the Lower Fox River (LFR), its tributaries
and the LFR Conservation Opportunity Area (COA), an area
identified as having important conservation value in the
Illinois Wildlife Action Plan. A strategic land
conservation plan will be developed by a diverse group
of local stakeholders in Kendall and LaSalle County,
including private landowners, local municipalities,
counties, agencies, and other groups to help them
determine their priorities regarding natural resource
protection. It may also enable some to qualify for
potential funding by complying with the local and state
plan.
What is the Illinois Wildlife
Action Plan (IL-WAP)? Each state is to develop a
comprehensive wildlife conservation plan as a part of
federal funding. These plans, developed with cooperation
from conservation partners and input from the public,
will set a course for stewardship of all wildlife
species, with special attention given to species in
greatest need of conservation. More details about the
Illinois Wildlife Action Plan can be found
HERE and
HERE.
How is this project being
funded? The Lower Fox River planning process is
funded through a grant from the
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation to The
Conservation Foundation.
CLICK HERE to read the FAQs about the project.
CLICK HERE for the Final Report on the project
CLICK HERE for a brochure about the Lower Fox River
Voluntary Land Conservation Planning project
The Conservation Foundation contacts for this project
are:
Dan Lobbes, Director of Land Preservation and John
Church, Project Manager Ph. 630-553-0687 x304 |
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