| Title | Natural Resources Advisory Board, Department of |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/Pages/NaturalResourcesAdvisoryBoard.aspx |
| Contact Name | Debbie Stone |
| Contact Title | Deputy Director, DNR |
| Contact Phone | 217.785.0075 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Board formulates long range policies for protection and conservation of state’s renewable resources, development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities, and management of wildlife resources. |
| Term | 6 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January for staggered years. NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | 1 member to be age 60 or over |
| Composition |
13 appointed by Governor - 1 member to be age 60 or over |
| Chair | Not cited in statute. Per NRAB bylaws, Chairman and Vice Chairman elected at second meeting of each new year and shall serve for a year or until their successors are elected. |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 5/5-560 |
|
Name (Last, First) |
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott, Gene | 01/19/2009 | 2007 | Governor | Member | Jersey |
| Anderson, Brian D. | 01/19/2015 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member | Sangamon |
| Bryant, Robert | 01/19/2017 | 03/26/2013 | Governor | Member | Jersey |
| Collins, Timothy | 01/19/2015 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member | McDonough |
| Emken, Claudia | 01/16/2012 | 2006 | Governor | Chair | Knox |
| Ferrell, Dennis | 01/21/2013 | 2007 | Governor | Member | Pope |
| Hiller, Jerry | 01/19/2015 | 01/22/2013 | Governor | Member | Franklin |
| Howard, Michael | 01/16/2012 | 02/22/2011 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Kernan, Pat | 01/21/2013 | 2007 | Governor | Vice Chair | Cook |
| Lucas, Lawrence | 01/17/2011 | 2002 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Pearson, George Joe | 01/17/2011 | 2005 | Governor | Member | Williamson |
| Treacy, Theresa N. | 01/19/2015 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member | Pope |
| Wren, Richard T. | 01/21/2013 | 1996 | Governor | Member | Cook |