Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is a government administration agency headquartered at 1 Natural Resources Way in Springfield, Illinois, employing 201-500 people. Its mandate is to manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational, and cultural resources, and to advance education, science, and public safety related to those resources for present and future generations. IDNR contributes to Illinois’ economy through its state parks, outdoor recreation, regulation and permitting activities, supporting about 90,000 jobs and at least $32 billion in annual economic impact. The agency accomplishes its mission through a network of offices and programs, including Grant Administration and Management, Strategic Services, Law Enforcement, Water Resources, Mines and Minerals, Resource Conservation, Oil and Gas Resource Management, Realty and Capital Planning, Coastal Management, Fiscal, Legal and Human Resources, the Illinois State Museum, and the World Shooting Complex. Information about the department is available on its website at https://dnr.illinois.gov.