New science about the fate of freshwater ecosystems released today by the journal
Sustainability finds that only 17 percent of rivers globally are both free-flowing and within protected areas, leaving many of these highly-threatened systems¬ and the species that rely on them at risk. Populations of freshwater species have already declined by 84 percent on average since 1970, with degradation of rivers a leading cause of this decline. As a critical food source for hundreds of millions of people, we need to reverse this trend, said Ian Harrison, freshwater specialist at Conservation International, adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University and co-editor of the journal issue.
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 5, 2021 (ENS) – No longer do populations of bears, cougars or wolves exist in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Now the agency has launched a website that aims to engage both public and private sectors in habitat protection, restoration, and biodiversity conservation through voluntary action so the wild species that still exist in Illinois, such as mink, foxes and deer, will not be wiped out too.
The site, called CICADA, the Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive, https://cicada-idnr.org, serves as a one-stop-shop for residential and private landowners, as well as commercial and industrial organizations, to find guidance and ideas to make their properties or development projects friendlier to wildlife.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of the new CICADA (Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive) website, an online resource which aims to engage the public and private sectors in habitat protection, restoration, and biodiversity conservation through voluntary actions.
The site, which can be viewed at https://cicada-idnr.org, serves as a one-stop-shop for residential and private landowners, as well as commercial and industrial sectors, to find guidance and ideas to make their properties or development projects more wildlife friendly.
“With approximately 97 percent of land in Illinois in private ownership, it will take everyone working together to help address these challenges,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan. “From adding small pollinator gardens and nest boxes in backyards, to improving habitat on larger private properties, to implementing environmentally-responsib
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(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 3,790 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 28 additional deaths, including 4 in Southeastern Illinois. The new coronavirus death toll in Illinois is now up to 21,423. The latest seven day positivity report has now increased up to 4.6 percent. For updates, go to dph.illinois.gov, or if questions, call the toll-free IDPH HealthLine at 1-800-889-3931.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) yesterday announced the approval of $958,096 in grants for seven wildlife habitat projects through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program. The program, funded by the sale of habitat stamps to hunters, provides for enhancing game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by not-for-profit groups and governmental entities. With some of the f