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Contact: Robert Moore
Prairie Rivers Network Phone (217) 344-2371 Fax (217) 344-2381
Conservation Award Presented to Prairie Rivers NetworkChampaign, April 14, 2001: The Illinois Division of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) presented a "Special Conservation Award" to Prairie Rivers Network at the IWLA Illinois Division Annual Meeting in Decatur this past weekend. Marc Miller, Watershed Organizaer, accepted the award for Prairie Rivers.This award recognized Prairie Rivers Network’s "tireless efforts to promote conservation by working to restore and protect Illinois streams, rivers and watersheds." Prairie Rivers Network was the only organization recognized this year for its achievements. Robert Moore, Executive Director of Prairie Rivers Network said, "We are grateful for this recognition from the Izaak Walton League, and look forward to working with their members around the state to protect the state’s rivers and the fish and wildlife that depend on them." Prairie Rivers Network is the only state-wide river conservation organization in Illinois. The organization was formed in 1967, and is based in Champaign. The Izaak Walton League was founded in 1922 as a national organization of hunters, anglers and other conservation-minded outdoor enthusiasts who work to ensure the sustainable use of America’s natural resources. There is a Champaign County chapter of the IWLA. Prairie Rivers Network’s conservation accomplishments, recognized by IWLA, included:
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