Association of Zoos and Aquariums
"Wonders Of Water" National Launch

AZA and PCI planned a national news conference in Chicago on April 1, 2005 to launch "Wonders of Water," a public awareness campaign to make zoo and aquarium visitors aware of the organization's mission to provide excellent care for animals in accredited zoos and aquariums, a great experience for visitors, and a better future for all living things. more

Brookfield Zoo
Zoo/Museums Win Tax Exemption

Winning a tax exemption for ten Chicago area cultural institutions. more

Chicago Wilderness
Launching Chicago Wilderness: A Public Education Campaign to Preserve a Region's Rare Natural Areas

PCI's public relations campaign to raise awareness and support for Chicago Wilderness, an organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Chicago's rich natural legacy for future generations. more

Partners for Parks and Wildlife
Saving Illinois Parks and Wildlife

During his budget address in February 2004, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich stunned state conservation, parks and outdoor sports organizations when he announced a $34 million cut to the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program and the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund (NAAF). The cut eliminated all state grants to aid local government in purchasing and upgrading open space for public parks and it reduced state conservation staff and stewardship programs that protect the state’s most rare natural areas, called nature preserves. more