Funding the wild: the role of outdoor recreation in conservation
In this episode of the Everyday Environment Podcast , hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Karla Griesbaum dive into outdoor recreation trends and their connection to conservation. Curt Sinclair from Illinois 4-H discusses how outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing contribute to conservation funding through license fees and federal programs. The conversation highlights the importance of accessible outdoor spaces, youth involvement, and everyday citizens playing a role in conservation. Resources to learn more Illinois Learn to Hunt program Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Hunters Feeding Illinois program (IL Extension) Hunt Illinois I Fish Illinois Becoming an Outdoors Woman Illinois 4-H Outdoor Adventures Ebony Jewelwing damselfly profile Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives