NGRREC Receives Public Engagement Award

NGRREC administrative team

(pictured left to right) Mr. Bill Kruidenier, associate director for NGRREC, Dr. Dale Chapman, President of Lewis and Clark Community College and NGRREC Board Chair, and  Dr. Gary Rolfe, executive director for NGRREC, accept the Campus Award for Excellence in Public Engagement from UI Chancellor Bob Easter at a reception that took place on on February 2 at Beckman Institute. NGRREC, one of seven projects nominated for the award was lauded for its outstanding activities toward civic engagement. Review Committee chair Nancy O'Brien, head of the Education and Social Science Library stated "This year's award winners were notable in the broad impact of their work."  Committee members also reviewed letters of support from communities and individials affected by the project, a process O'Brien called "definitely inspiring."  To view nomination packet click here.

research river
Research Education River Watch

Through its research, NGRECC proposes to develop sound watershed and river management strategies to protect valuable natural resources. MORE  

As its name states, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center strongly emphasizes education as a part of its operation.MORE

The Illinois RiverWatch Network is a volunteer monitoring initiative aiming to provide consistent, high-quality data that can be used by scientists and citizens alike to protect our state’s rivers and streams. MORE

partners

University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois








A world leader in research,
teaching and public engagement...
More
Illinois Natural HistoryIllinois Natural History








Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois...
More
Lewis & Clark CollegeLewis & Clark College








serving the community as a whole by offering comprehensive educational opportunities and rich cultural experiences...
More

Click here for information

<<  March 2010  >>
 Su  Mo  Tu  We  Th  Fr  Sa 
   1  2  3  4  5  6
  7  8  91011
14151617181920
212223242526
28293031   

HIGHLIGHTS

The Field Station

The building will be a model of "green construction" with renewable energy systems, water recycling systems, and minimal environmental impacts.

WATCH VIDEO

Palisades Preserve

The Palisades Preserve comprises 430 acres of undeveloped property overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

WATCH VIDEO