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Pulaski Alexander SWCD

Pulaski Alexander Soil and Water Conservation District 

The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) website focuses on promoting soil and water conservation efforts in Illinois. It highlights the work of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in protecting the state's natural resources, including recent news, events, and resources. The website also emphasizes the importance of clean water and healthy soils, and provides contact information for the AISWCD. 


AISWCD – CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY SOILS.

The website is for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It provides information about NRCS programs, news, events, and resources. The website also includes a contact form, a service center locator, and links to other USDA websites. 


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The Nature Conservancy's Illinois website highlights their work protecting the state's natural areas, including prairies, savannas, and forests. It encourages donations and participation in events like the Fulton-Mason Eagle Day. The site also features stories about their conservation successes and provides information about places they protect in Illinois. 


The Nature Conservancy in Illinois

National Association of Conservation Districts 

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to freshwater research, education, and conservation outreach programs. They focus on the Mississippi River and its watershed, conducting research on topics like threatened species, wetland health, and emerging contaminants. NGRREC also offers educational programs for K-12 students and adults, as well as outreach programs to promote sustainable watershed management. 


National Great Rivers Research and Education Center

The website is for the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Habitat Store. It sells seed mixes designed by wildlife biologists to create habitat for wildlife, specifically pheasants and quail. The website offers pre-designed mixes for different states and specialty categories. All proceeds from sales support the organization's mission of creating habitat for wildlife. 


Pheasants Forever

The website is about the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and its accomplishments towards its mission. It highlights the "Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt." initiative, which aimed to conserve or enhance 4 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruit or retain 1.5 million hunters, and open access to 500,000 acres for hunting and outdoor recreation. The website provides details on the initiative's success, including the number of acres conserved, hunters recruited, and access opened. It also includes information on the NWTF's impact in Alabama, including the number of acres conserved, hunters recruited, and

 The National Wild Turkey Federation

This website provides contact information for the Pulaski-Alexander Farm Bureau in Illinois. It includes their phone number, email address, and physical address. 


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The Illinois Envirothon is a statewide competition for high school students that promotes critical thinking and environmental stewardship. The competition involves teams of five students who take written tests and develop oral presentations on topics such as aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a current environmental issue. The website provides information about the competition, including upcoming events, study guides, rules and regulations, and staff contacts. It also features a photo gallery and blog posts about past competitions. 


Illinois Envirothon – A Statewide Competition promoting critical thinking and Environmental Stewards

The website for the NCF-Envirothon, a nationwide environmental education competition for high school students, promotes its mission to educate students about the environment and conservation of natural resources through hands-on outdoor experiences, academic study, and collaborative competitions. The website provides information about the competition, including its history, rules, and upcoming events. It also features news articles, alumni spotlights, and information about partners and sponsors. 


NCF-Envirothon – North America's largest high school environmental education competition

This website provides agricultural data and USDA resources for Alexander County, Illinois. It includes local farming news, commodity prices, weather data, and contact information for local USDA service centers. It also offers links to national USDA resources, such as farm loan assistance and drought data. 
