Illinois HR 337: CONGRATS-NATURE CONSERVANCY

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HR0337LRB104 13496 LAW 25944 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate The Nature Conservancy on 

4the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Emiquon Preserve; 

5and

6 WHEREAS, The Emiquon Preserve, located along the Illinois 

7River near Lewistown in Fulton County, is one of the largest 

8floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest and a shining 

9example of ecological renewal and conservation success; and

10 WHEREAS, Over the past 25 years, The Nature Conservancy 

11has worked in close partnership with federal, state, and local 

12agencies, universities, community organizations, and 

13volunteers to return Emiquon to a thriving landscape rich in 

14biodiversity and environmental value; and

15 WHEREAS, The Emiquon Preserve has become a globally 

16recognized model for large-scale restoration, supporting 

17hundreds of species of birds, fish, and wildlife, including 

18many that are rare or threatened, and offering vital habitat 

19along the Mississippi Flyway; and

20 WHEREAS, The Emiquon Preserve, in partnership with 

21institutions such as the University of Illinois Springfield 

HR0337- 2 -LRB104 13496 LAW 25944 r

1and the Illinois Natural History Survey, serves as a living 

2laboratory for scientific research and innovation, and the 

3preserve has contributed to significant advances in ecological 

4science and conservation management; and

5 WHEREAS, In addition to its environmental importance, the 

6Emiquon Preserve is a valued community asset, providing public 

7access for bird-watching, hiking, fishing, and educational 

8opportunities that connect people to nature and inspire 

9stewardship of our natural world; and

10 WHEREAS, T