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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Last activity: 08.10.2026
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To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) strongly impacts the economy of the State of Illinois. From State Parks to outdoor recreation to regulation and permitting, the economic benefits of IDNR activities reach statewide. Activities associated with IDNR support 90,000 jobs and at least $32 billion worth of economic impact annually. In addition, IDNR activities and functions support Illinois' most important priorities: Protecting lives and property Providing quality education and opportunities for all Illinois residents Improving government efficiency and stability Enhancing Illinoisans' quality of life IDNR carries out its mission though the management of the following offices, programs and facilities: Grant Administration and Management Strategic Services Law Enforcement Water Resources Mines and Minerals Resource Conservation Oil and Gas Resource Management Realty and Capital Planning Coastal Management Fiscal, Legal and Human Resources The Illinois State Museum The World Shooting Complex
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Location
United States, Illinois, Springfield
Employees
1001-5000
Mentions in press and media 34
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| Aug 16, 2026 | An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed. | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LAWRENCE COUNTY, ILLINOIS — Tens of thousands of gallons of fluid spilled from the open pit, urged on by heavy spring rains and unencumbered by an emergency pump disabled by a power failure. The to... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | OSLAD Grant Program Now Open for Applications | Applications are now being accepted for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program through August 31, 2026. OSLAD is a state-funded grant program that provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisit... |
| May 23, 2026 | A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it. | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS — There seems to be few people around these days who know much, if anything, about Fireball Production Inc. Not the oil industry leaders. Not the state regulators. Not t... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Can artificial reefs in Lake Michigan slow erosion and boost fish population? Researchers aim to find out. | “The designers call it passive sand management, just to slow erosion down when it’s the worst,” said Steve Brown, the Illinois state geologist. “That was part of the idea — a lower-cost offshore breakwater system. And we’re trying to see, d... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | The Political Dance of Diplomacy and De-Extinction: A Tale of Two Strategies | In the intricate world of international relations and environmental conservation, two narratives are unfolding. One is a delicate ballet of diplomacy, where nations maneuver for advantage. The other is a bold experiment in science, attempti... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn | The dire wolf also came up at an April 9 meeting of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources that considered amendments to a proposed law that would strip federal protections from western Great Lakes gray wolves — the latest in a decad... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | More than 54,000 deer harvested during first weekend of Illinois firearm deer season | SPRINGFIELD - Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm week... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IDNR reminds hunters to be mindful of use technology in the field | ILLINOIS, November 20 - Know the rules before using drones, artificial intelligence, and e-bikes SPRINGFIELD - As technological innovation continues to advance, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources cautions hunters to be mindful of ... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | IDNR announces state and federal sites to be open for 2024 youth waterfowl hunting seasons | SPRINGFIELD - Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and state recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2024 North Zone, Central Zone, South Central Zone, and South... |
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What has the press written about Illinois Department of Natural Resources?
Parsers VC has collected 34 articles mentioning Illinois Department of Natural Resources, among them “An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.” (Aug 16, 2026) and “OSLAD Grant Program Now Open for Applications” (Jul 14, 2026).
Is Illinois Department of Natural Resources still active?
Illinois Department of Natural Resources is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 8, 2026.