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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: |
- Demonstrate the needs and benefits of open space advocacy by supporting regional-wide planning for the preservation of open spaces, park and recreational opportunities.
- Provide a source for scientifically sound information to assist decision makers in devising policy and actions concerning the protection, acquisition, restoration and management of natural areas and open spaces.
- Promote, coordinate and facilitate the restoration, management, and protection of existing and future natural areas.
- Increase the public´s awareness and understanding of our regions biodiversity by developing, coordinating, and promoting environmental education programs and events for life long learning.
- Develop relationships and partnerships with private sectors, corporations, and businesses to provide financial resources for the continuation of economic and quality of life benefits for all.
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Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each odd numbered month at the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District office, 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103. For more information, contact: 815/877-6100, jjohannsen@wcfpd.org
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Four Rivers Environmental Coalition Projects and Initiatives |
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Green Harvest Partnership with Cliffbreakers Restaurant
to support local environmental organizations August - September 2007
BioBlitz, Day of Discovery, Anna Page Park
May 19, 2007
Annual Earth Day Environmental Celebration
April 21, 2007 at Rock Valley College
Operation Migration Whooping Crane Conservation
Public Presentation
October 10, 2006 at Burpee Museum
Publictaion 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
Green Communities Environmental Visioning Project
to support local environmental organizations August - September 2007
FREC quarterly Calendar of Events
20,000 distributed annually |
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