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Contact IDNR CREP staff

DNR.CREP@illinois.gov  

CREP Hotline: (217) 557-6498

Program Manager

Justin Ramey (217) 524-6110

As the program manager, Justin oversees policy, budget, and implementation of the CREP program.

Private Lands Ecologist

Justin Ramey ​(217) 524-6110

As the program Ecologist, Justin is responsible for technical assistance and conservation resource planning on CREP easements.

Administrative Assistant

Vacant

The administrative assistant provides information on the program’s watershed improvement goals, and the process for applying for a CREP conservation easement. Current landowners with an active easement in place, should feel free to contact the administrative assistant. Additionally, inquiries regarding other private landowner conservation programs can be answered or properly directed within the Private Lands Division. 

GIS Specialist

Michael Bishop (217) 785-8295 

As a Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Michael is responsible for creating, editing, managing and analyzing spatial data related to the CREP program.