May 10, 2023 | Blog Post
This year marks the 50th anniversary since the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) was signed into law. We take a look at the ESA, its success and its challenges.
Wildlife
Senator Duckworth Supports Bipartisan Bill To Protect Illinois Wildlife
September 24, 2021 | Press Release
Senator Tammy Duckworth is co-sponsoring the most significant wildlife conservation bill in nearly half a century, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act!
New Bill Would Galvanize Wildlife Conservation, Help Prevent Extinctions in Illinois
July 21, 2021 | Press Release
New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House and Senate will fund locally-led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive nationwide.
The “Kar-r-r-r-o-o-o” in Central Illinois
April 30, 2021 | Blog Post
For the past few months, PRN has been working with the International Crane Foundation to bring the Midwest Crane Count to the Illinois River Valley. What is the count, and why is it important?
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Lake Sturgeon
December 11, 2019 | Press Release
PRN and other groups sent a notice today of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for delaying a determination of whether lake sturgeon will be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
