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Conservation Police stepping up holiday patrols

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Illinois (IDNR) conservation officers (CPO) will be in force during the fourth weekend in July on the lookout for boaters operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boaters can expect to see enhanced patrols and stricter enforcement as ways to protect Illinois CPO weekend holiday to come.

IDNR Conservation Police suggest that anyone thinking of drinking alcohol while on the water have a designated skipper on board. Impaired boaters took this weekend can expect severe penalties. In Illinois, operating under the influence is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense. It is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources issues fireworks license reminder ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says anyone sponsoring fireworks displays in the state are required to have licenses and certificates. A violation of the Illinois Explosives Act could mean a felony charge with up to five years in prison



Conservation Police stepping up holiday patrols

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) will be out in full force over the Fourth of July weekend on the look-out for boaters operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boaters can expect to see



Editorial: Notching Hofmann Dam not worth price

The US Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois Department of Natural Resources updated residents last month on a plan to notch the Hofmann Dam, which provides water control along the Des Plaines River near Lyons and Riverside. The proposed project has



Hunters have unusual aim: Big trees
Hunters have unusual aim: Big trees

By Jay LaPrete, for USA TODAY Brian Riley of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, measures an eastern cottonwood at 136 feet in height, 31 feet 3 inches in circumference and 135 feet in average crown spread. By Jay LaPrete, for USA TODAY Brian



Lake Michigan beaches among worst in nation, study finds

Sun-Times Media file Illinois' beaches along Lake Michigan have the sixth-worst water quality in the country, a study released Wednesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council found. “Testing the Waters 2011” ranked the quality of Illinois' beach




Muskrat Trapping Legalized in Illinois : Trapping Today

Illinois governor Pat Quinn signed a bill on Tuesday that legalizes muskrat trapping in the state.  Muskrats are found throughout the state, and trapping of the species would be regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Congratulations, Illinois trappers!  In a time where it seems like trapping rights are constantly being eroded, it’s nice to see new trapping opportunities present themselves.  Hopefully trappers can help wildlife biologists in Illinois manage healthy populations of muskrats into the future.

I have a feeling trapping suppliers will soon see a spike in demand for 110 conibears in Illinois!


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Outdoor recreation facilities guide, a guide for Illinois communities

Outdoor recreation facilities guide, a guide for Illinois communities


Illinois' legacy resources untapped economic opportunity, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources ; in collaboration with Illinois Dept. of Agriculture, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

Illinois' legacy resources untapped economic opportunity, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources ; in collaboration with Illinois Dept. of Agriculture, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency


Benoist sandstone reservoirs in South-Central Illinois

Benoist sandstone reservoirs in South-Central Illinois


The origin of prolific reservoirs in the Geneva Dolomite (Middle Devonian), West-Central Illinois Basin

The origin of prolific reservoirs in the Geneva Dolomite (Middle Devonian), West-Central Illinois Basin


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