The Department of Natural Resources implemented a new program to issue grants to local governments or nonprofit entities that provide conservation education and internship programs for youth.
The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Duck, Goose, and Coot Hunting. The amendment implements yearly rules for hunting days, times, and other requirements.
The Department of Public Health adopted amendments to the Drinking Water Systems Code, adding an assessment process for total coliform bacterial contamination in noncommunity public water systems (NCPWS).
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources adopted two amendments to the Illinois List of Endangered and Threatened Fauna and the Illinois List of Endangered and Threatened Flora, implementing the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act (520 ILCS 10).
In accordance with the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act, the Department of Natural Resources ("DNR") has promulgated rules that regulate the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," in Illinois.
The Wildlife Code has also been amended to prohibit the possession of any species, or parts thereof, taken illegally in Illinois, or any other location, regardless of whether the species is indigenous to Illinois.
Under the Wildlife Code, it is now illegal to recklessly waste or destroy the "usable meat" of any game animals harvested in that person's control if there is a bag limit imposed.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Coal Mining Act (Act) to place increased responsibilities on mine operators to provide for the safety of their workers.
