Illinois Administrative Code

Section 2580.100 Adjacent Land Use The conservation management plan shall include a general description of the present uses of land adjoining the managed land (residential, agricultural, forest, grassland, public roadway, etc.). The use of adjoining land to the north, south, east…

Section 2580.110 Management Objectives The conservation management plan shall include a description of the specific management objectives to be pursued on the managed land, for example, management of existing habitat types, conversion/restoration to historic habitat type (e.g., w…

Section 2580.120 Management Practices a) The specific management practices (herbicide application, planting, prescribed burning, tree thinning, water control structures, etc.) that will be used to achieve the management objectives shall be described. If a management practice is t…

Section 2580.130 Protection Measures The conservation management plan shall include a description of any known or foreseeable threats to the managed land that may affect management decisions (injurious insects, disease, contaminants or other environmental problems, wildfire risk,…

Section 2580.140 Exotic/Non-Native Invasive Species Exotic plants that have been identified on the managed land shall be listed in the conservation management plan. The conservation management plan shall include a description of practicable management practices specifically inten…

Section 2580.150 Uses of Managed Land to be Allowed by Landowner The uses and activities that the landowner intends to allow on the managed land shall be described (hunting, hiking, mushroom collecting, fishing, birding, nut and berry collection, firewood collection, etc.). Enrol…

Section 2580.160 Taxpayer Signature A conservation management plan submitted as a hard copy shall be signed and dated by the taxpayer. A conservation management plan submitted via the Internet shall include the electronic signature of the taxpayer. The Department shall provide a …

Section 2580.170 Plan Review and Appeal Procedures a) The Department will review all conservation management plans received from taxpayers to determine compliance with the Conservation Stewardship Law and other applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Il…

Section 2580.180 Conservation Management Plan Non-Compliance a) If the Department determines, based on field inspections or other reasonable evidence, that the land no longer meets the criteria under the Conservation Stewardship Law, the Department shall withdraw all or a portion…

Section 2580.20 Eligibility a) A taxpayer who has a conservation management plan for unimproved land of 5 or more contiguous acres may be accepted into the Conservation Stewardship Program. Unimproved land in Cook County is not eligible for the special valuation under this Sectio…

Section 2580.30 Conservation Management Plan Development a) A taxpayer requesting special valuation of unimproved land under this Section must first submit a conservation management plan for that land to the Department for review. The submission of an application for a conservati…

Section 2580.40 Taxpayer Contact Information The taxpayer's name, mailing address, electronic mail (e-mail) address and phone numbers shall be included in the conservation management plan. (Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 5725, effective March 27, 2024)

Section 2580.50 Location of Managed Land The location of the managed land for which the conservation management plan is prepared shall include the section, township, range, principal meridian and county name. The property index number or parcel number (where used by the County As…

Section 2580.60 Maps of Managed Land Maps of the managed land to be enrolled and the surrounding vicinity shall be included with the application. The map shall be at a minimum scale of 2 inches to the mile and shall depict an area large enough to include local landmarks (roads, s…

Section 2580.70 Description of Managed Land The size in acres of the managed land shall be specified in the conservation management plan. The conservation management plan shall also include a description of the habitat type (woodland, wetland, prairie, etc.) that currently exists…

Section 2580.80 Recent History of Managed Land The conservation management plan shall include a description of the recent (up to 10 years, if known) uses of the managed land and any natural resource management that has been implemented on the managed land during that time.

Section 2580.90 Plants and Animals Present A list of the plants and animals known to exist on the managed land shall be included. The list shall include the names of plants and animals that can be identified by the taxpayer or other users of the managed land or a general listing …

Section 2650.10 Definitions "Department" – means Department of Natural Resources. "Prohibited Advertising" – is defined as advertisements for political parties or candidates, personal notices, real estate sales, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, smoking devices or advertisem…

Section 2650.20 General Regulations a) Advertisements are accepted upon the representation that advertisers and their agencies have the right to publish the contents thereof. In consideration of such publications, advertisers and their agencies agree to indemnify and hold the pub…

Section 2650.30 Outdoor Illinois a) Advertisers must reserve advertising space by the 20th (or next working day) of the month three months prior to publication. Camera-ready copy must be delivered to publisher not more than one month later. b) Payment for advertising space must a…

Section 2650.40 Other Department Publications Advertising in other Department publications, on licenses or permits, or via electronic media shall be by contract after public notice and sealed bid.

Section 2650.50 Exchange of Advertising Advertising in Department publications or on electronic programs will be considered under the following circumstances: a) the goods or services offered in exchange time must be approximately equal in value to the cost of the advertising spa…

Section 3000.10 Definitions Applications – A program specific request for financial assistance submitted by a grantee to the Department for funding consideration. Applications must comply with the requirements of Section 4 of the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act [30 ILCS 705/4].…

Section 3000.20 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to clarify and explain the Department's grant review and processing fees (i.e., the "grant application fee" and "grant award fee"). The Department will charge a non-refundable grant application fee. The Department will also char…

Section 3000.30 Eligible and Excluded Grant Programs a) Grant applications for all Department grant programs, except as excluded by subsection (c), shall include a non-refundable grant application fee. b) Following award of a grant, a grant applicant shall submit a grant award fe…

Section 3000.40 Application and Award Fee Assessment a) Grant Application Fees 1) The grant application fee amount shall be calculated as ¼ of 1% of the total funding assistance requested in the grant application; however, no single grant application fee shall be less than $100 o…

Section 3000.50 Submission of Fees a) Grant Application Fees 1) The required grant application fee is due to the Department immediately upon submittal of the grant application. 2) Except when possible through electronic fee submittal, the grant applicant shall submit the required…

Section 3000.60 Deposit and Disposition of Fees a) Except as otherwise provided in statute or rule, all revenue collected from grant application and award fees shall be deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund for the furtherance of the Department's grant programs or use by …

Section 3000.70 No Refund of Fees for Unsuccessful Grant Applications Grant application fees submitted with a grant application will not be refunded by the Department to the grant applicant if the applicant fails to receive the requested grant. Grant application fees are tendered…

Section 3000.80 Report on Grant Fee Efficacy The Department shall file with the Governor and the General Assembly a progress report on the implementation of grant fees created pursuant to Section 805-70(c) of the Department of Natural Resources Law [20 ILCS 805]. The report shall…

Section 3010.10 Program Objectives The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to eligible local units of government to assist them in the purchase, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of public snowmobile areas, trails and facilities in Illinois. (Sour…

Section 3010.20 Eligibility Requirements Agencies eligible for assistance under the grant program are any units of local government with statutory authority to acquire and develop lands for public park and recreational purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, counties, tow…

Section 3010.30 Assistance Formula Funding assistance up to 100% of eligible construction costs and 90% of eligible land acquisition costs for approved projects can be received through the program. (Source: Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 10066, effective June 21, 1994)

Section 3010.40 General Procedures for Grant Applications and Awards a) Grant applications for funding assistance under the program must be submitted to the Department. The application deadline will be publicly announced by the Department. Necessary application forms and instruct…

Section 3010.50 Eligible Project Costs a) Grant assistance may be obtained for, but not limited to, the following items: 1) land acquisition (fee simple, lease, easement) for snowmobile trails and areas; 2) snowmobile trail development; 3) trail grooming equipment; 4) parking are…

Section 3010.60 Project Evaluation Priorities The following priorities are used by the Department in evaluating and recommending project applications for funding assistance consideration: a) projects advocating land acquisition in perpetuity or long-term leases or easements, as o…

Section 3010.70 Program Compliance Requirements a) Any property acquired or developed through assistance from the Illinois Snowmobile Grant Program must be open to the general public for snowmobile use during periods of specified snow conditions as agreed upon by the Department a…

Section 3010.80 Program Information Contact Write: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Grant Administration One Natural Resources Way Springfield IL 62702-1271 Telephone: 217/782-7481 (Source: Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 10631, effective July 13, 2004)

Section 3020.10 Program Objective The intent of the grant program is to provide financial aid to eligible, private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois for the purpose of assisting them in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of snowmobile trails and facilities…

Section 3020.20 Program Eligibility Requirements Agencies eligible for financial assistance through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund, hereafter referred to as STEF grant program, include any private snowmobile club or organization in Illinois having not-for-profit incorpor…

Section 3020.30 Funding Assistance Formula The STEF grant program shall operate on a 100% reimbursement basis of total eligible project costs. (Source: Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 9085, effective June 26, 1997)

Section 3020.40 General Procedures for Grant Applications and Awards a) Requests for funding assistance through the STEF grant program may be made through written application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, hereafter referred to as the Department. Necessary appli…

Section 3020.50 Eligible Project Expenditures a) Grant assistance may be obtained for, but not limited to, the purchase of the following items or materials necessary to construct such items: 1) trail signs; 2) trail fencing; 3) trail groomers; 4) bridges or fence traversing ramps…

Section 3020.60 Project Evaluation Criteria/Priorities The following criteria (not listed in any priority order) has been established by the Department for evaluating and ranking project applications for funding assistance: a) Projects proposing long distance intergrated, intra-c…

Section 3020.70 Program Compliance Requirements a) All approved projects must be in accordance with the agreed upon project specifications and a final billing request for reimbursement submitted to the Department. b) All equipment/materials purchased through the STEF grant progra…

Section 3020.80 Program Information Write: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Grant Administration One Natural Resources Way Springfield IL 62702-1271 Telephone: 217/782-7481 (Source: Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 10635, effective July 13, 2004)

Section 3025.10 Program Objective The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act (OSLAD) provides for grants to be disbursed by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) to eligible local governments for the purpose of acquiring, developing and/or rehabilitating land…

Section 3025.20 Incorporation by Reference (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 14817, effective August 3, 1998)

Section 3025.25 Eligibility Requirements Agencies eligible for assistance under the OSLAD grant program are any unit of local government with statutory authority to acquire, develop and maintain lands for public outdoor recreation purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, c…

Section 3025.30 Assistance Formula a) The OSLAD program shall operate on a matching basis providing up to a maximum of 50% funding assistance on total approved project costs. However, a local government defined as "distressed" under the criteria established in this Part shall be …