Ornithologist Mike Baltz continues his look a the many natural resources across our region. This month, his audio essay looks a the history of The Nature Conservancy in southern Illinois and its partnership with Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Forest Service.
COMMENTARY: Mike Baltz explores the history of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois
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