Governor Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local leadership on Oct. 3 at Frank Holten State Park to announce a donation of multiple electronic vehicle chargers to the state from the electric mobility company EVBox. Visitors to Illinois state parks will be able to conveniently charge their electric vehicles while camping overnight or stopping for an afternoon hike thanks to the company’s 40 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, which will be placed at Illinois state parks, historic sites, museums, beaches, and other widely used public areas. https://lnkd.in/gdVRAiqZ
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Services
Springfield, Illinois 2,696 followers
To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources.
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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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IDNR was excited to celebrate the Shoreline Stabilization Project completion at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion on Monday, Sept. 30 with Governor JB Pritzker, IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie, and local and state officials! The $73 million investment provided for the preservation of several miles of natural shoreline in three areas of the park. Illinois Beach State Park required immediate intervention to restore the natural lakefront, which was eroding at more than 100 feet per year and putting rare habitat at risk. The new offshore stone breakwater structures shelter the Lake Michigan shoreline from wave energy and preserve the surrounding ecosystems. The breakwaters assist in retaining the newly placed sand, slowing down the littoral process, and enhancing public access to the beach. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gwuwBneT
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Illinois State Museum's Growing Up X exhibit wins award of excellence https://lnkd.in/gsp25Hav
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Visit our Illinois State Parks and Illinois State Historic Sites this fall. View upcoming events at https://lnkd.in/gYHwb5DK.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Chicago White Sox! The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois State Museum kicked off #HispanicHeritageMonth in front of a crowd of 26,000 fans at the Chicago White Sox Hispanic Heritage Night under the #HechoenIllinois theme. This theme goes beyond nature and history—it’s about highlighting how Latinos are made and shaped right here in Illinois, playing an essential role in our state’s story. Our teams brought nature and history to the ballpark. From pollinator seeds to wildlife booklets in Spanish, we made sure families had something fun and educational to take home. Whether it was learning about monarch butterflies or discovering Illinois’ state parks, we made it clear: everyone belongs in nature and history. #HispanicHeritageMonth has just begun, and we’re here to celebrate how Latinos in Illinois are connected to both nature and history. Through the conservation of natural resources or preserving cultural traditions, Latino communities aren’t just part of Illinois’ past—they’re shaping its future, too! #HechoEnIllinois #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoHeritage #EveryoneBelongsinNature #EveryoneBelongsinHistory #IllinoisStateMuseum
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IDNR recognizes outstanding 2024 Volunteers of the Year. https://lnkd.in/gQ9uPrXX
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The Illinois State Museum is on the road while undergoing renovations over the next couple of months. You're invited to come check out their awesome community events.
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IDNR is hiring a landscape architect based in Franklin County at the Benton office. The person in this position serves as the landscape architect for southern Illinois. They provide design and planning services for site developments, analyze resource management and outdoor recreation issues, and develop recommendations for their resolution, and more. Deadline to apply is Sept. 6. To read the full job description, requirements, and instructions for applying, visit https://lnkd.in/d5P_tFB5
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IDNR is hiring a Geographic Information Specialist in Sangamon County. This position facilitates the ongoing process of integrating spatial data using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology into the day-to-day activities of all aspects of the Division of Natural Heritage. Deadline to apply is Aug. 20. To read the full job description and instructions for applying, visit https://lnkd.in/g4KXCuYF
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