Each year, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) recognizes an individual or organization that has made outstanding achievements in land preservation, land stewardship, or of the understanding of natural habitats and or cultural heritage sites in our region....

JDCF is thrilled to announce that our own Steve Barg, JDCF Executive Director, is the 2026 recipient of the George and Barbara Fell Award presented by the Natural Land Institute (NLI). The award will be presented at the NLI Annual Dinner on March 19 in Rockford, IL....