Illinois Nature Preserves Commission

The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC) is a state organization, established by the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act, to identify, protect, steward, and defend high quality natural areas in the state of Illinois.[1][2] Its mission is:[1]

to assist private and public landowners in protecting high quality natural areas and habitats of endangered and threatened species; in perpetuity, through voluntary dedication or registration of such lands into the Illinois Nature Preserves System. The Commission promotes the preservation of these significant lands and provides leadership in their stewardship, management and protection.

Illinois Nature Preserve sign at Nachusa Grasslands

Eligible land, public or private, may be dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve or a Land and Water Reserve.[1][3]

The INPC comprises a volunteer board of commissioners that works with staff, landowners, and other stakeholders.[4] Funding for INPC staff comes from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund.[4] Since 2015, the position of Director has been vacant.[5]

References
  1. "Illinois Nature Preserves Commission". www.dnr.illinois.gov. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  2. "(525 ILCS 30/) Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. "(525 ILCS 31/) Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Act". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  4. "2015-2020 Strategic Plan With Implementation Objectives: Public Review Draft dated August 11, 2015" (PDF). Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  5. CST Editorial Board (16 July 2019). "Editorial: Illinois needs to do more to protect its natural wonders". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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