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New Video on Proposed Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

Former Congressman and SIUC President goes on record with his support for the new
Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve. Watch the video of his statement here:
https://youtu.be/DviFufRpifc

Former Congressman and SIU President Glenn Poshard talks about Shawnee Showdown and saving the forest.

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Southern Illinois Columnist Les Winkler talks about Shawnee Showdown and saving the forest.

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Trailer for Shawnee Showdown: Keep The Forest Standing Documentary film

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Bean Ridge Newsletter

It has recently been pointed out that that the attached Bean Ridge Newsletter, a pamphlet produced to promote the Bean Ridge Project...

Carrier Mills Passed a Resolution Supporting the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

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Mar 10, 20231 min read

Carrier Mills Passed a Resolution Supporting the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

On February 14, 2023, the Village Board of Carrier Mills passed a Resolution Supporting the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve. A...

Myth Busters replaces falsehoods with FACTS Regarding Proposed National Park Service Management

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Feb 23, 20231 min read

Myth Busters replaces falsehoods with FACTS Regarding Proposed National Park Service Management

The attached document counters numerous myths relied on by the opposition to the initiative to transfer Shawnee National Forest out of...

Biologists Respond in Opposition to the Sharp Rock Project near Kinkaid Lake

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Feb 3, 20231 min read

Biologists Respond in Opposition to the Sharp Rock Project near Kinkaid Lake

Hidden documents from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Natural Heritage and the Illinois Nature Preserves...

IDNR Natural Heritage and Illinois Nature Preserve Commission Biologists Opposed Shawnee Logging

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Feb 3, 20231 min read

IDNR Natural Heritage and Illinois Nature Preserve Commission Biologists Opposed Shawnee Logging

The following includes more information on hidden documents from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Natural...

Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve story covered in national publication

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Jan 4, 20231 min read

Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve story covered in national publication

A New Job for Old Forests by Randall Hyman, highlights the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve initiative in the winter edition of...

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Dec 29, 20223 min read

City of Carbondale Passes Resolution of Support for Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R- 58 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL PARK AND...

Shawnee Showdown film screening and performance by singer/songwriter Hugh DeNeal Friday, December 30

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Dec 29, 20220 min read

Shawnee Showdown film screening and performance by singer/songwriter Hugh DeNeal Friday, December 30

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Oct 17, 20221 min read

Shawnee Showdown film Screening Oct. 19 in Harrisburg

Working Films and Faith in Place are sponsoring a screening of Shawnee Showdown, Keep the Forest Standing on Wednesday October 19 at 6:00...

Shawnee Showdown film screening Oct. 14, 7 PM at Illinois Valley Community College, in Oglesby, IL

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Sep 28, 20220 min read

Shawnee Showdown film screening Oct. 14, 7 PM at Illinois Valley Community College, in Oglesby, IL

The Shawnee National Park & Climate Preserve, an Executive Summary

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Aug 30, 20223 min read

The Shawnee National Park & Climate Preserve, an Executive Summary

Situated at the juncture of five natural divisions, the Shawnee National Forest contains some of the most outstanding natural features...

Screening of Shawnee Showdown, Keep the Forest Standing in Hartsburg, MO, September 1 at 6 PM

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Aug 30, 20220 min read

Screening of Shawnee Showdown, Keep the Forest Standing in Hartsburg, MO, September 1 at 6 PM

Screening of Shawnee Showdown, Keep the Forest Standing, August 31st at Normal Theater in Normal, IL

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Aug 30, 20220 min read

Screening of Shawnee Showdown, Keep the Forest Standing, August 31st at Normal Theater in Normal, IL

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Jul 14, 20222 min read

Entomologist Michael Jeffords to Speak on the Magic of the Shawnee

Monday July 18, 2022 – The Sh The Shawnee National Forest: A Different Perspective Dr. Michael Jeffords will be presenting a program...

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May 23, 20221 min read

Congressional Candidate David Palmer supports the new Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

David Palmer, Democrat running in Illinois' 13th Congressional District has announced his support for the proposed Shawnee National Park...

Shawnee Showdown Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion May 11@ 6:00 pm

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Apr 28, 20221 min read

Shawnee Showdown Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion May 11@ 6:00 pm

Join Global Justice Ecology Project and SFD! on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6pm Central/7pm ET for a virtual screening of the documentary...

Letter to the Editor expressing concern about the Shawnee & Lake Kinkaid by Jan Thomas

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Mar 22, 20221 min read

Letter to the Editor expressing concern about the Shawnee & Lake Kinkaid by Jan Thomas

Photo by Orin Langelle Voice of the Reader: I'm very concerned Mar 18, 2022 To the Editor: I am responding to articles by Mike Baltz...

Shawnee Showdown film screening in Harrisburg on March 14

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Mar 2, 20222 min read

Shawnee Showdown film screening in Harrisburg on March 14

A free screening of the documentary film Shawnee Showdown- Keep the Forest Standing, by Southern Illinois University School of Arts and...

A New Vision: Creating the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

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Mar 2, 20224 min read

A New Vision: Creating the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

The Shawnee has been a best kept secret for too long and unfortunately to its detriment. Local residents, governments and governmental...

Shawnee Showdown screening 7:00 pm February 18, Winifred Moore Auditorium, Webster University

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Feb 8, 20220 min read

Shawnee Showdown screening 7:00 pm February 18, Winifred Moore Auditorium, Webster University

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New Video on Proposed Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

Former Congressman and SIUC President goes on record with his support for the new Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve. Watch the video of his statement here: https://youtu.be/DviFufRpifc

Shawnee Forest Defense

Help to create the new Shawnee National Park & Climate Preserve

Trailer for Shawnee Showdown: Keep The Forest Standing Documentary film View Trailer Below unmute for best results

Former Congressman and SIUC President goes on record with his support for the new
Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve. Watch the video of his statement here:
https://youtu.be/DviFufRpifc

Help to create the new
Shawnee National Park & Climate Preserve

Trailer for Shawnee Showdown: Keep The Forest Standing Documentary film

View Trailer Below
unmute for best results