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Established in 1972 by business and community leaders, The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed protection organization. Our headquarters are located in Naperville, Illinois, on a 60-acre working farm, and a program office is located in Montgomery, Illinois. The mission of the Foundation is to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment.  The Foundation maintains a support base of over 4,500 members and donors and 500 volunteers in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois. Although we work throughout Northeastern Illinois, these are the counties in which we focus our efforts. |
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Beyond the Basics: Integrating Conservation In Our Communities
Addressing Top Challenges in Applying Conservation Design in New DevelopmentConservation design is a cornerstone of sustainable development... yet implementation is hindered by concerns over proper techniques, success rates and return on investment. The good news is that current examples exist demonstrating that conservation and development are not mutually exclusive – they can work in tandem to improve communities. Local governments, developers, industry professionals, and the community can collaborate to protect, restore and expand our natural resources even as development occurs.
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Pedal for Fitness, Fun and the Environment at this Popular Annual Event on July 26
A moonlit, pedal-powered view of the seldom-accessible grounds of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, better known as Fermilab, will be showcased at the annual Chase the Moon Midnight Bike Ride presented by The Conservation Foundation. The event will be held on limited-access Fermilab roads in Batavia and Aurora on the evening of July 26 and into the wee hours of July 27.
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