Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development - Southwestern Illinois Environmental Fund

With four individual partners, the Southwestern Illinois Environmental Fund is a balanced group of organizations with a combined knowledge of local environmental needs, as well as the expertise and human resources necessary to implement projects. Over the past decade the individual partners have collectively raised millions of dollars to assist in protecting environmental resources within the region. By combining efforts, there is a reduction in duplicative services, as well as a much greater ability to leverage from other sources, including state and federal agencies and private foundations. Please click the organization(s) of your choice to learn more about their programs and initiatives.

Carlyle Lake Association - The Carlyle Lake Association (CLA) is a group of citizens and business owners working to improve conditions at Carlyle Lake. The lake has become a treasured resource to thousands of people from throughout southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. These people have a remarkable variety of interests, including: sailing and boating at the lake, camping, taking opportunities to hike, hunt, fish and observe wildlife, growing crops near the lake, living in the area, and running a business that depends on the lake.
http://www.csa-sailing.org/local/CLA-Brochure.html

Confluence Greenway - The Confluence Greenway will become a sustainable, nationally significant park and trail system focused on the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, which is endorsed by and cared for by the citizens of the region, and contributes to the quality of life of the region while preserving, enhancing and interpreting the Confluence of People and Places. http://www.confluencegreenway.org

Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc. - The Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc. (LKSI) is an association which includes and represents individuals and organizations from various sectors that have interests in the use and management of the Lower Kaskaskia River. Issues addressed by the LKSI include Issues of concern include water quality, recreation, transportation, economic development, sediment and erosion control, as well as fish and wildlife. http://www.lksi.org

Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development has been working to protect the region’s environmental resources since 1989. The organization encourages the creation of livable and sustainable communities through the protection of open space, and assisting communities in implementing environmental and recreation projects. Southwestern Illinois Conservation & Development