Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012

Shaping the Future of Regional Conservation

Thursday, November 15, 2012

University of Illinois at Chicago | The Forum | 725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL

The Chicago Wilderness biennial Congress provides the representatives of the alliance’s 260 member organizations a forum to join students, educators, volunteers, community partners, and interested members of the public in a dynamic exchange of ideas, success stories, and lessons learned.

We’ll consider the future of regional conservation in the context of:

• Applying lessons-learned and innovative best practices to the restoration and management of the region’s natural systems;
• Inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders by engaging youth;
• Adapting land and water conservation strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change; and
• Protecting green infrastructure through strategic partnerships and engagement of municipalities across the region.

The 2012 Congress will provide an opportunity for participants to address how our growing and diversifying alliance can continue shaping the future of this region as a national and international leader in collaborative conservation.

Congress 2012 is presented by the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council

With generous support from:

UIC Institute for Environmental Science and Policy
US Fish & Wildlife Service
USDA Forest Service

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For general information about the Chicago Wilderness Congress, please contact Emilian Geczi, Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator, at 847.835-6834 or Email: