Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council
The Chicago Wilderness is a regional nature reserve that includes more than 225,000 acres of protected natural areas. It stretches from Southeast Wisconsin, through Northeast Illinois, and into Northwest Indiana. The protected lands in Chicago Wilderness are forest preserves, state parks, federal lands, county preserves, and privately owned lands. There are also many unprotected natural areas that offer refuge to native wildlife. As a member of the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council, LRMG is making a commitment toward improving our local environment. The Corporate Council is a group of affiliated companies from the local business community that has a profound influence on the ecological health and biological diversity of the Chicago region through people, land development policy, management practices, political activity, and philanthropy. [Information from www.chicagowilderness.org]
American Society of Landscape Architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects [ASLA], founded in 1899, is the national professional association representing landscape architects. The ASLA works to increase the public’s awareness of and appreciation for the profession of landscape architects. LRMG is a participating member at the state [Illinois Chapter] and national levels. [Information from www.asla.org]
The Society of Wetland Scientists
The Society of Wetland Scientists, founded in 1980, is a non-profit organization to promote wetland science and the exchange of information related to wetlands. [Information from www.sws.org]
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the diversity of life on Earth. The Nature Conservancy operates on a mission that reads: "... to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive". [Information form www.nature.org]
Illinois Native Plant Society
The Illinois Native Plant Society was originally organized as the Southern Illinois Native Plant Society in 1981. In 1986 it became what it is known as today. Members include professionals and amateurs who share an interest in all aspects of the flora native to the state of Illinois. [Information from www.ill-inps.org]
Rotary International, Matteson Club
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary motto is "Service Above Self."