We are excited to announce a new initiative funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund! The project, slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and continue through the spring of 2028, will focus on enhancing climate resilience in the Calumet Region, which spans the Indiana-Illinois border.
We will be collaborating with several key conservation organizations from the Calumet Land Conservation Partnership that are involved in conservation and community engagement across the Calumet region. This collaborative effort will engage coastal communities in building capacity and identifying nature-based solutions to improve resilience against the impacts of climate change.
The project will focus on creating actionable strategies for nature-based solutions to address climate challenges, and a portion of the grant funds will support participation of local groups to ensure the interests of residents are incorporated into the planning process. Through these efforts, our land trust and collaborators aim to advance conservation work that is rooted in the values and needs of the communities we serve.
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More information on how to get involved and stay informed about the project will be shared as the work progresses. Additional information about the NCRF program can be found here.