Conservation group earns honor for Flint Creek Savanna efforts

Submitted by Citizens for Conservation

Citizens for Conservation has received the 2011 Conservation and Native Landscaping Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Wilderness for its Flint Creek Savanna restoration.

The award recognizes “sites that are exemplary in the use of native landscaping, ecosystem restoration and protection, and/or conservation design. These practices create and protect habitat for a variety of native plant and animal species and result in important environmental benefits for both people and nature.”

Chicago Wilderness and EPA commended CFC’s commitment to Flint Creek Savanna, including the dedication of CFC’s active volunteer base.

They were impressed with the enhanced habitat and biodiversity of prairie, wetland, and oak woods as well as the sharing of seed and plants with other local conservation groups and restoration projects

The judges also cited CFC’s protection of habitat for nesting migratory birds and its public education and communication initiatives.

The award capped Citizens for Conservation’s 40th anniversary celebration of Saving Living Space for Living Things.

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