Chapter 525 — CONSERVATION

(525 ILCS 30/6.05) (from Ch. 105, par. 706.05) Sec. 6.05. To promote by advice and other assistance the protection of natural areas in the State which are not dedicated as nature preserves. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/6.06) (from Ch. 105, par. 706.06) Sec. 6.06. To submit to the Governor, and to publish, before May 1 of each odd-numbered year a report which shall account for the condition of each nature preserve and each registered area and shall set forth actions of the Commissio…

(525 ILCS 30/6.07) (from Ch. 105, par. 706.07) Sec. 6.07. To formulate and adopt policies for (a) development and maintenance of the nature preserves system; (b) selection, acquisition, management, protection and use of dedicated and registered areas; (c) dedication of land withi…

(525 ILCS 30/6.08) (from Ch. 105, par. 706.08) Sec. 6.08. To adopt rules in accordance with the "Illinois Administrative Procedure Act", for (a) development and maintenance of the nature preserves system; (b) selection, acquisition, management, protection and use of dedicated and…

(525 ILCS 30/6.09) (from Ch. 105, par. 706.09) Sec. 6.09. To accept and administer, with the approval of the Director, gifts, grants and legacies of money, securities or other property to be used by the Commission for the purposes of this Act and according to the tenor of such gi…

(525 ILCS 30/7) (from Ch. 105, par. 707) Sec. 7. To effectuate the purposes of this Act, the Department has the powers and duties enumerated in sections 7.01 through 7.06 and elsewhere in this Act. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/7.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.01) Sec. 7.01. To dedicate land held by the Department as nature preserves as provided in this Act. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/7.02) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.02) Sec. 7.02. To cooperate with the Commission in matters relating to the purposes of this Act, and, at its discretion, to provide to the Commission upon its request, services, supplies, funds, facilities and other assistance. (Source: …

(525 ILCS 30/7.03) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.03) Sec. 7.03. To review and approve in writing rules promulgated by the Commission. (Source: P.A. 83-1072.)

(525 ILCS 30/7.04) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.04) Sec. 7.04. To enforce rules pertaining to public use of and activities on nature preserves and buffer areas. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/7.05) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.05) Sec. 7.05. To acquire by gift, legacy, purchase, transfer, grant, agreement, dedication, or condemnation under the Eminent Domain Act, as amended, or other method, the fee simple title to real property or any lesser estates, interest…

(525 ILCS 30/7.05a) Sec. 7.05a. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. …

(525 ILCS 30/7.06) (from Ch. 105, par. 707.06) Sec. 7.06. To register natural areas and buffer areas. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/8) (from Ch. 105, par. 708) Sec. 8. There shall be a master plan for each nature preserve or registered area. The manner of preparation, review and adoption of the plan shall be as provided by rules. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/9) (from Ch. 105, par. 709) Sec. 9. A State system of nature preserves is established. The system consists of nature preserves dedicated as provided in this Act. A natural area which has been found by the Commission to be suitable for inclusion in the system shall be…

(525 ILCS 31/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Act. (Source: P.A. 100-420, eff. 8-25-17.)

(525 ILCS 31/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Administrative decision" has the same meaning ascribed to the term in Section 3-101 of the Administrative Review Law of the Code of Civil Procedure. "Commission" means the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. "Conserva…

(525 ILCS 31/15) Sec. 15. Powers, duties, and authorizations. The Department may: (1) make stewardship grants under Section 20 of this Act under an appropriation made from the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund to conservation land trusts to conduct stewardship actions on eligible la…

(525 ILCS 31/20) Sec. 20. Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program. (a) The Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program is established to make grants to conservation land trusts for the purpose of promoting stewardship actions on eligible lands. (b) A conservation la…

(525 ILCS 31/25) Sec. 25. Priorities. In considering applications for grants under this Act, the Department shall establish priorities that: (1) provide the greatest benefit to implementing the needs and priorities identified in the Illinois Natural Area Plan, the Illinois Sustai…

(525 ILCS 31/30) Sec. 30. Administrative Review Law. All final administrative decisions under this Act are subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Source: P.A. 100-420, eff. 8-25-17.)

(525 ILCS 31/35) Sec. 35. Fund depository. All funds, assessments, fines, settlements, compensations, transfers, appropriations, penalties, and donations made under this Act shall be deposited into the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund subject to the limitations described in subsect…

(525 ILCS 31/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings and statement of public policy. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act defines natural areas and creates the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission to preserve the highest quality natural are…

(525 ILCS 31/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 100-420, eff. 8-25-17.)

(525 ILCS 33/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. (Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)

(525 ILCS 33/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Conservation and recreation purposes" means activities that are consistent with the protection and preservation of open lands, natural areas, wetlands, prairies, forests, watersheds, resource-rich areas, greenways, and …

(525 ILCS 33/15) Sec. 15. Powers and duties. The Department of Natural Resources has the following powers and duties: (a) To develop and administer the Illinois Open Land Trust program. (b) To acquire real property, including, but not limited to, open space and natural areas for …

(525 ILCS 33/20) Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements for natural areas, from willing sel…

(525 ILCS 33/25) Sec. 25. Grant program. From appropriations for these purposes, the Department may make grants to units of local government as financial assistance for the acquisition of open space and natural lands if the Department determines that the property interests are su…

(525 ILCS 33/30) Sec. 30. Open Lands Loan Program. The Department may establish an Open Lands Loan Program to make loans to units of local government for the purpose of assisting in the purchase of real property to protect open spaces and lands with significant natural resource a…

(525 ILCS 33/35) Sec. 35. Community Planning Allowance. As provided in this Section, the Department is authorized to make grants to units of local government for the acquisition, development, construction, reconstruction, improvement, financing, architectural planning, and instal…

(525 ILCS 33/5) Sec. 5. Policy. (a) The provision of lands for the conservation of natural resources and public recreation promote the public health, prosperity, and general welfare and are proper responsibilities of State government. (b) Lands now dedicated to these purposes are…

(525 ILCS 33/810) Sec. 810. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99; text omitted.)

(525 ILCS 33/999) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)

(525 ILCS 35/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2101) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. (Source: P.A. 83-722.)

(525 ILCS 35/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 2110) Sec. 10. This Act takes effect July 1, 1973 or upon becoming a law, whichever is later. (Source: P.A. 78-938.)

(525 ILCS 35/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 2111) Sec. 11. Progress reports on the implementation and development of this Act shall be filed annually with the Governor and the General Assembly. Such reports shall include a statement of goals and objectives and such quantifiable support d…

(525 ILCS 35/11.1) Sec. 11.1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 103-588, eff. 7-1-24. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 2113) Sec. 13. There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund. The fund shall be used by the Department to make grants to local governments in the manner and for the purposes described in Sec…

(525 ILCS 35/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 2114) Sec. 14. There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund. The fund shall be used by the Department for the acquisition, preservation and stewardship of natural areas, including habitats for endangered and …

(525 ILCS 35/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Applicant" means a local government that files an application for a grant under this Act. "Complete application" means an application that has all of the required documentation and is submitted wi…

(525 ILCS 35/2.01) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102.01) Sec. 2.01. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 78-938. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/2.02) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102.02) Sec. 2.02. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/2.03) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102.03) Sec. 2.03. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/2.04) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102.04) Sec. 2.04. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 84-109. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/2.05) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102.05) Sec. 2.05. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 84-771. Repealed by P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)

(525 ILCS 35/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2103) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-2) Sec. 3. From appropriations made from the Capital Development Fund, Build Illinois Bond Fund or other available or designated funds for such purposes, the Department shall make grants to local governments …

(525 ILCS 35/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 2104) Sec. 4. Any local government may apply to the Department for a grant under this Act. An application must be in writing and contain a narrative description of the project, the legal description of the open lands to be acquired or used for t…

(525 ILCS 35/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 2105) Sec. 5. Prioritization of projects. In considering applications for grants under this Act, the Department shall give priority to projects that: (1) will provide the greatest benefit to the residents of the areas of the State which have the…

(525 ILCS 35/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 2106) Sec. 6. Consideration of grant applications. The Department shall consider all applications for grants for a fiscal year before awarding any grants for that year. No consideration shall be given for that fiscal year to an application that …