The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition is an alliance of public and private organizations. Its purpose is to advocate, educate and plan for the protection of the natural resources and biodiversity in the watersheds of the four rivers region of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The Rock, Kishwaukee, Sugar and Pecatonica are each unique and beautiful rivers rich with historical, recreational and biological value. The goal of the FREC is to provide a platform for partnership and leadership in the protection of these natural assets that are critical to this area’s economy and health.
Comprised of over 35 organizations in an area made up of the watersheds of the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica and Kishwaukee Rivers in north central Illinois and southern Wisconsin FREC’s vision and mission is to:
Four Rivers Environmental Coalition Projects and Initiatives
Coming in June 2013! A River Gathering: Spirit of the River June 20-22, 2013 to celebrate the ecology, beauty, and recreation of our region’s greatest natural assets. Registration begins April 1,2013. Download Registration Packet and event info here!
Into the Wild natural areas series in
The Rock River Times
2010- 2011
Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet In Peril Community Book Discussion
October 30, 2010
Co-Sponsor Public Forum for Winnebago County Forest Preserve candidates (with Blackhawk Sierra Club)
September 27, 2010
Winnebago County Fair
August 2009
Co-Sponsor of 2009 Winnebago County Green Business Awards
May 2009
Celebrate Earth Regional Earth Day
Events Campaign
April – May 2009
Annual Earth Day Community Celebration with Rock Valley College
April 24, 2010
Leave No Child Inside series in
The Rock River Times, 2009
BioBlitz, Day of Discovery
Byron Forest Preserve
May 17 2008
Green Harvest Partnership with Cliffbreaker’s Restaurant to support local environmental organizations
August – September 2007
BioBlitz, Day of Discovery
Page Park, Rockford, IL
May 11, 2007
Operation Migration Whooping Crane Conservation Public Presentation
October 10, 2006 at Burpee Museum
Publication of Educator’s Guide to FREC Environmental Education Programs
March 2005
Four Rivers For Life poster project
April through December 2005
Chemical Free Lawn Maintenance
Workshop
June 2004
FREC quarterly Calendar of Events
16,000 distributed annually
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At GrahamSpencer, we have always been hyper-focused on solving client problems. While our commitment to our clients has no doubt helped drive our success since 1987, it sometimes gets in the way of our own priorities.
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GrahamSpencer is pleased to introduce its newest team member, Sean McClure, to our Chicago office. Sean is located at The Connectory in the 1871 incubator at the Merchandise Mart.
GrahamSpencer continues its commitment to the Nashville market and its clients company-wide with the addition of Rebecca Wagner to its team. Rebecca holds dual degrees from Belmont University in Marketing and Business Administration.
GrahamSpencer is privileged to serve clients who value our team’s passion and talent – and encourage us to strive for excellence.
In 2015, GrahamSpencer was proud to put nearly 30 years of tourism marketing experience to work for the first time in Wisconsin and help Visit Beloit create a dynamic new responsive website and high-impact visitors guide.