Summary: A data layer generated from a multi-organization conservation planning initiative in the Chicago Region. The stated purpose of the initiative was to identify and refine a regionally important network of land and water that is critical to protect and restore.

Originator: Applied Ecological Services (in partnership with The Conservation Fund and The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning)

Date of publication: June, 2012 (future iterations possible)

Data request site (functional at time of project development): https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/contact-us/giv

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