Workshop on February 18

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the Illinois Lake Management Association in partnership with Prairie Rivers Network will be hosting a workshop from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Pẻre Marquette Hotel in Peoria. Agencies will present information about grant programs available to fund lake and watershed projects.

Speakers include Amy Walkenbach (IEPA), Tammy Watson (IDNR), Hal Pyle (NRCS on SWCD, NRCS, and FSA), Trent Thomas (IDNR on USFWS), Dick Hilton (Wonder Lake Homeowner’s Association), and Tom Ryan (Lake Sara Forever Foundation). The speakers will join together in a panel discussion at the end of the workshop.

Attendees will learn tips for writing or applying for grants, application deadlines, contact information, website links, leveraging funds for matching grants, and estimated funds available. Handouts will be provided, including a list of current grant programs with their funding sources, funding focuses, and contact information.

The workshop costs $15.00 (no late fee), and you may register on-site the day of the event. Or, to register in advance, please visit the Illinois Lake Management Association’s website at www.ilma-lakes.org or view the ILMA Conference Brochure.

This workshop is hosted by the Illinois Lake Management Association in partnership with Prairie Rivers Network (through CWA 319 funding provided by Illinois EPA and USEPA) in an effort to build capacity in Illinois watersheds. For more information please e-mail Alison Meanor at ameanor@prairierivers.org.