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| Title | Nature Preserves Commission |
|---|---|
| Website | http://dnr.state.il.us/INPC/index.htm |
| Contact Name | Randy Heidorn |
| Contact Title | Director |
| Contact Phone | 217-782-4923 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | Protect land through, and set policy for, the Nature Preserve System. |
| Term | 3 years (may be appointed to two full terms) and serves until replaced |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Travel expenses |
| Qualifications | By statute, must be recommended by Director of Illinois Natural History Survey and of Illinois State Museum |
| Composition | 9 members |
| Chair | Elected by members |
| Authority | 525 ILCS 30 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark, Dennis P. | 06/30/2014 | 08/25/2011 | Governor | Vice Chair, Member | DuPage |
| Covington, George M. | 06/30/2012 | 09/10/2010 | Governor | Member | Lake |
| Dann, Donald R. | 06/30/2013 | 09/10/2010 | Governor | Member | Lake |
| DauBach, Penelope | 06/30/2014 | 10/12/2012 | Governor | Member | Monroe |
| McClain, William E. | 06/30/2013 | 09/10/2010 | Governor | Member | Macoupin |
| Payne, Mare | 06/30/2012 | 05/01/2006 | Governor | Member | Champaign |
| Riddell, Jill | 06/30/2010 | 07/01/2002 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Rosenthal, Lauren | 06/30/2012 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Thomas, David L. | 06/30/2011 | 09/10/2010 | Governor | Vice Chair | Champaign |