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 $10 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 people now and for generations to come.

Professional carver Tim Barker and Jess Hansen stand by one of the many carvings donated by Barker and his wife Karen. Proceeds from the sale of these will benefit many ICF programs.

Jess Hansen Executive Director Milan
Joel Brunsvold Chairman Milan	Barb Ducey Secretary Belleville
Dr. Bob Russell Treasurer Springfield	Bill Cullerton, Sr. Oakbrook
Nick Cagnoni Springfield	Image coming soon. Mark Clark Kilbourne
John Kidd Jr. Crete	Fred Keck Vandalia
Chris Klockau Rock Island	Art Lyons Western Springs
Image coming soon. Kim Presbrey Aurora	Gerry Rodeen Paxton
Dick Wren, Jr. Oak Lawn

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