FY 2006 C-2000 Projects Submitted to IDNR:

Clear Water Legacy: Phase 3

Belvidere Dam Fish Passage Project

Kishwaukee River Habitat Restoration Project         

 FY 07 C-2000 Projects Submitted to IDRN:             

C-2000 GRANTS

GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE TO KISHWAUKEE RIVER WATERSHED RESIDENTS

 The Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership (KREP) is always seeking grant applications for the Conservation-2000 Ecosystems Program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).  Annually, depending on the state budget, a diverse group of applicants can apply to fund natural resource projects within the Kishwaukee River watershed.   Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Partnership well in advance of the application deadline, usually in February.     Over the years KREP members have received around $1million in grant funds from C-2000 to preserve natural areas, educate people, and plan for the future.   

 Ecosystem Projects are funded in the following categories. 

Habitat:  "On the ground" application of land and water management, creation, restoration, and enhancement techniques that promote increased biodiversity or improved ecological functions.

Land Acquisition: 30 year/perpetual easements and fee simple acquisitions that protect habitat and restore ecosystem functions.

Education/Outreach: Projects that reach a target audience informing them of the importance of or techniques used in the restoration, preservation, and/or management of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Planning Development of plans that integrate Partnership goals with Program Guidance principles and/or with the mission of related and relevant programs.

Resource Economics: Unique economic development projects directly associated with human access or sustainable, non-destructive use of an ecosystem.

Research:  Investigation, data analysis and research of ecological factors in the Partnership area that can be used to advance Partnership goals and the Program's mission.

A full description of the program requirements, project examples, the application process, application and information on the Conservation - 2000 program can also be found on the web:

Panoramic Mosaic Shot of  Prescribed Fire at Atwood Prairie, A C-2000 Grant done in 2004

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