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The
concept of the non-profit Illinois Conservation Foundation
(ICF) comes from a recommendation of Illinois' first
Conservation Congress, a volunteer group representing
citizens from throughout the state. Since then, the ICF,
established by law in 1994, has raised nearly $20 million
to support worthwhile projects and programs to benefit
people today and in future generations.
The
ICF is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors appointed
by the Governor and four legislative leaders, and chaired
by the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR).
The
role of the Illinois Conservation Foundation and its
partners is to preserve and enhance our precious natural
resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational,
and recreational programs for the benefit of all citizens
of Illinois and for future generations to come. |
